ARSHI FF : HIT WICKET MY HEART 2.0 - EPILOGUE1.0.Pg 44(8/7/2021)*Compl - Page 18

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The secret is out and the parents are so happy. But Khushi is now all upset that Arnav hid this big piece of information. He knows his lady and she is very much disturbed.

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Chapter 35.4 – I Would Rather Have You Yell At Me..

ARNAV'S POV

To be Honest – You all.

I am too Shocked + Shaken with all my guts wretched in pain as I am standing rooted to my spot and digesting the situation actually happening for Real.The situation – where in My Sparkle has just stopped me with her hand from pulling her into a Hug.And then obviously the fact that' she is crying profusely and I can easily spot and read the magnitude of Hurt in her eyes as she is processing the fact that I actually did hide this from her – is kind of like a Very Strong Whip within.

A Whip – that is Hurting me – beyond measure, because to be honest in my head – whenever I had anticipated this situation to unfold I had always thought I'd probably spot a lot of anger in My Sparkle's eyes first – but as of now as I read and see the magnitude of hurt and shock in her eyes and no anger as of now – I instantly feel my mind go all haywire and clouded because seeing her this Hurt at the moment is Killing me obviously and to know that I was the one to hurt her this way is obviously making it worse in my head that I am unable to think my way Out – momentarily.

I never want to be the One to Hurt her. You all know that.

But I guess – this Time – I freaking Have – nonetheless.

RAIZADA – FREAKING GET ON WITH YOUR DAMAGE CONTROL ACTIONS.

NOW.

YOU CAN'T FREAKING LET YOUR MIND GET ALL HAYWIRE AND CLOUDED – WHEN YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE THE LEAD IN FIXING THINGS UP.

YOU MESSED UP.

And just as I am about to say something I feel more shock and daze go through me as I see Khushi stepping backwards towards the door as she whispers brokenly amidst tears - " I need to go...I need to go right now..."

Whattttttttttttt????????????????

NO.

DAMMIT.

NO.

I WASN'T GOING TO LET HER GO.

I CAN'T LET HER GO AT THE MOMENT.

But she's turned around in her steps instantly and opened up the door to my room already but thankfully I act on impulse as I move forward and leap my arm forward and close the door back shut and wrap my arms around her waist possessively pulling her back into me hugging onto her hard, sure that she could sense the worry in voice as I finally say - " no...dammit....you aren't going anywhere...Sparkle...I can't let you walk out right now..please... not before you hear me out..please...meri baat suno.."

And she clutches onto my arms around her waist and whisper brokenly– " I will...I will hear you out obviously Arnav..b..u..t...ju..st no..t righ...t now...I need so..mmee..timm..ee maybe about thirty minutes or so to..justt..t..o..co..mpo..se myself...for at the moment as all of my insides are in a state of collective shut down and I don't know what do I feel more ..gu..ilt beca..use I have probab..ly caused hridhaan so much hurt unknowing..ly or hurt over the fact...that you knew...and you didn't tell me...".

Oh Godaamit Me.

I hug her harder tightening my hold on her and she instantly turns around for a second and as my gaze takes in the sight of the hurt in her eyes again – I feel my heart ache insanely as I hear her add– " give me time to process the fact that...you hid something this huge from me...despite know...ing..that I can't take any filters in between of us and yet..yo..u.....,"and before I could even say anything next or stop her from staying put in her spot – I see her channelise the athletic runner avatar of Dutee Chand that she channelises when on the treadmill and she turns around in a fraction of a nano second – opens the door to my room and runs out at the speed of Light.

HOLY FREAKING CRAP.

My feet act on their own accord now as I run after her instantly obviously closing my room door shut – really happy about the fact that I was a quick runner (in between the wickets)and kind of not really happy about the fact that she was a quick runner too - just at this moment in time.

Why So?

Because just this sight of her running away from me at the moment – has butchered and whipped me within.

And I feel like a Freaking Idiot of the Highest Order.

Maybe hiding this from her is Most Surely a Mistake at my end – even though my intentions were honest and were an act out of the intense love I feel for her.

RAIZADA – THIS IS EXACTLY THE TIME TO CHANNELISE USAIN BOLT's– Sprinting Avatar.

My feet act up faster on their own accord luckily and I near Khushi's room just as she's about to close the door shut to my face all crying and luckily I am able to wade my hand through in just in time as I stop her from shutting the door to my face but she's held it close enough almost 3/4th of the way and I whisper hoarsely now sure she could sense the disturbance in my voice – " Sparkle...please...don't...don't do this to me..please???????? don't shut me out right now..please..just the sight of you running out of my reach has butchered me enough...look i know I did a mistake..i was wrong..perhaps? but please let me in..let's talk this out..like we always do?????please??????"

Khushi's hoarse voice amidst tears falls in my ears as she says – " I told you Arnav..we will talk..thike??? but pl..ease g..ive me som..e ti..me..i need 30 minutes...I ne..ed to com..pose myself through the turmoil I feel..at the moment...and i..also..,"and she pauses.

I ask standing right there with my hand still waded in a little through the door – " I..also what Sparkle??look just please let me in..please...then we will talk?"

I hear her broken voice come through as she says – " no..its better if I don't see you right now Arnav..."

What?

Another brutal Whip – Within.

I ask shaken, the words she had once used to me back in Manchester – " you don't want to see me??? you don't want to see my face at all Sparkle? is that how angry and hurt you are?? That you don't even want to see my face at the moment.."

And her broken voice comes through – "look..its bett..er if I don't see you right now bec..ause...I don't want to ye..ll at y..ou th...ike?fo..r...ye..s...I am obviously...ve..r..y...hurt...and starting to feel..very angry..at the moment too...you broke..our No Filters promissory summon..Arnav..you..know...I can't take filters in between of us and yet...y..ou...j..ust..h..ow...c..ould...yooou??????my anger is taking over...now...and I don't..want to yell at you...aap jao...abhi..give me some time..,"and she begins to sob a little.

Finally.

Anger.

The Emotion I was Prepared to Handle.

I could Yay to that.

I say now, trying to wade my hand in through deeper – " Sparkle...godaamit...yell at me dammit...I can handle that..shout at me all you want...ok? but I can't handle you crying all silently dazed this way...I can't take that...I also cannot leave you alone at the moment..pleaseee...let me In..i can't take your silence dammit..i just freaking can't..and you know that...,"and when she still does not pull the door open to me I say desperately taking advantage of the situation and venue a little – " Sparkle, pleaseee if you don't let me in..i could stand here all night at your door..and you know I freaking will.....do you want anyone from our families to spot us this way at this time of the night????"

My Gut Intuition tells me – that – this last bit – would surley work in my favour.

Thankfully it Does – for that makes her flip the door open to my face and she scowls and narrows her eye at me angrily and folds her arms across herself and says wiping a trail of her tears – " just why the hell do you always know what to say dammit ofcourse I don't want anyone to spot us this way...thike...aap aao andar..(you come in)..but no I am not talking to you thike???,"and she turns around instantly and stomps her feet and makes her way inwards.

I am telling you all – list my Name in the Craziest of the Lots in Love. Why? Because all I want to do right now is Kiss her Madly. For the way she stomped her way inwards – was Kind Off Very Adorable.

I step in now and close the door to her room and I say walking close up behind her – " so just so you know.. the way you just stopped your way in right now..was way too adorable to my eye..Sparkle...makes me want to kiss you hard..and bad..already.."

And to my surprise this time around she runs towards the bathroom and is about to shut the bathroom door to my face but I act faster as I wedge my way in and get in and hold her by the hand out and then instantly closer into my frame as I say looking into her hurt and angry eyes sure that she could sense and read the worried sincerity in my eyes and tone both – " I told you dammit...shout at me...Sparkle...yell..yell all you want...i will take that..but i can't take the sight of you..shutting the door to my face again.."

And next I actually feel her push me by my arm a little behind angrily as she asks furious – " you want me to yell at you???????? haan?? Mr.Raizada???? You want me to yell at you??"

Point to be Noted – She's Freaking Sexy when she is this Furious Too.Only crazy of me to Note this for she's never been this angry at me ever but maybe I'll tell her that later – after we have talked it out.

For now - I nod at her sincerely and pull her by the arm a little into my frame as I say honestly – " yes Sparkle...for I know you are angry...and I'd rather have you take it out where its due..i don't want you to keep it pent up...and yes I am your Mr.Stranger at the moment alright??whats with this..Mr.raizada business...don't you freaking dare call me that..ever again...it's riling me up..and not in a good way..."

And that makes her instantly step up closer into me as she clutches onto my collar and asks all furious and hurt – " ohh really are you??? are you my Mr.Stranger?????i don't think so...my Mr Stranger promised me that he would never ever hide anything from me...ever...thike?????and because you totally did hide something this huge from me no matter what the reason..makes me wonder that this is exactly that version of Mr Raizada standing in front of me who probably thinks that just because he is like all older to me..he can just conveniently decide to duck his way through...our promissory summons..."

Only if she didn't call me – Mr Raizada again. I would have been in my Swooning over her Furious Anger Mode.

I instantly wrap my hands around her waist all tight and pull her closer as I whisper softly, cupping her right cheek and then fisting my hand into her hair – " please...do not...call me..Mr Raizada..ever again..dammit..."

She glares at me angrily as she says stepping out of the circle of my arms, stepping backward – " why? Hearing Mr Raizada hurts??"

I nod at her as I say stepping forward towards her – " you know It does hurt..Sparkle.."

She steps in instantly closer and clutches on my collar again all angrily and glares at me and asks – "never..have I ever...hidden a thing from you...like ever...right??? just tell me one thing...how would you feel if I were to go around hiding things from you this way??,"and all of a sudden her eyes well up with tears and all hurt is back to displace the anger and she steps back from in disbelief and sits on the bed and puts her head in her hands and whispers brokenly – " I thought...we'd built and nurtured a bond..where in we could always talk about everything but....apparently...not..i absolutely hate this..i hate...freaking hate it*infinity..that you could hide this from me...I mean if I hadn't found out..you would have probably gone on hiding it nonetheless right??????,"and she begins to sob brokenly again as she whispers – " just..why???? just why dammit???"

Oh No.

Sparkle.

Godaamit.

I get on my knees in front of her instantly and try to get her hands away from her face so that I could freaking wipe those aching tears away but she doesn't let me as she's got her hand fixed on her face all tightly and I add now in a worried rush – " Sparkle...yes..you are completely right in feeling what you do...I mean now that you asked me...to be honest..i'd hate it too if I were to find out that you were hiding things from me...but....,"and I sigh as I add dejected – " but the only reason why I did so was because I knew it would disturb you darling...you'v had so much on your plate off late...my love..i just thought...that..you didn't need to know at the moment..thats all...cmon..ask dear heart...im sure that's whats its saying in my defense too...,"and I pause because she has finally yanked her hands off her face and her eyes are bloodshot glaring at me with a mix of hurt+ anger again as she instantly gets on her knee to in front of me and clutches onto my one collar and fists her hand through my hair and she asks in a hoarse whisper all angry – " oh just because you think you are like the Your Majesty of my cardio cells...that dear heart would be jumping to your defense..right?? Skipper Blue???"

I nod at her as I say now cupping her face and wiping her angry tears away next – " well yes Sparkle...I am pretty confident about my presumption when it comes to the supreme courts of your heart..,"and I add in the words that she said to me on our first night here – " also..Sparkle..is it that I am the crazy one out here..that I feel that all your angry energy at me right now is making the moment in between of us intensely electric...what does dear mind say to that haan??"

She glares at me as she says – " dear mind is not going to answer that bit until you hear its thought out...you see..Arnav..dear heart might be jumping to your defense surely..but dear mind isn't...it's totally pissed at you...totally*infinity..thike?"

WHY DOES SHE HAVE TO BE THIS ADORABLE IN HER ANGER?

HOW CAN ANYONE BE THIS ADORABLE IN ANGER TOO?

I bite back my smile with great difficulty now and that seems to add a little fuel to her anger as she gapes at me in disbelief and asks standing up on her feet looking down at me in disbeleif – " are you just biting back your grin right now??"

I stand up on my feet too as I say trying to mask up my expressions – " what can I do Sparkle??? you gotta stop being so adorable in anger allright???," I add stepping closer to her.

She steps back as she snaps angrily almost yelling - pushing me by the arm a little behind by stepping in closer – " oh yes...you think its funny...its soo funny Arnav...do you have any idea how torn I feel at the moment?????????????? Like I can't seem to think through about how I have wronged Hridhaan unknowingly at the moment and the fact combined that you didn't tell me...like even though a part of me knows you did this for my good as in to protect me from feeling disturbed... and yes you were maybe right because i am obviously disturbed...but...you gotta freaking understand that as of now I do not like the fact that you'v gone ahead with your protection mode at the cost of hiding things from me...like I would rather have you tell me things and hold me in your arms through the disturbance bit..than to find out that you thought hiding it out was a better way out...and this from you does make me feel like that maybe to your head in some part..i do come across as someone who is like all sensitive and fragile emotionally plus immature too...and I...I don't like that...obviously....i mean yes I may not be as mature as you...but still...I am an adult...I can handle things alright...I can...I freaking can..if you will let me...how will I freaking grow up otherwise? How will I learn from life's experiences if you won't let me face things just because you want to protect me...like is this fair??? You freaking tell me..is this fair?? Even though I know you did it because you love me...but still...you answer me...is this freaking fair on your part? To do this after you'v known me so so so closely...,"and she finally pauses after letting it all out and puts an hand to her waist ad shakes her head in disbelief yet again as she asks softly now – " was it freaking fair to hide this at the cost of our promissory summon?only because you thought I couldn't take it?this bit from you has hurt me more obviously..."

And now that she put it this way – I totally do get it.

I don't think I was fair – Perhaps?

She is Right.

And now I act on impulse and pull her into an instant hard hug as I say kissing her forehead – " no...it wasn't fair on my part to do so..Sparkle..i am sorry...I am really sorry......I understand now...please forgive me...I didn't want to be the one to hurt you...I hate to be the one to hurt you...and It does whip me insanely within to know I have done just that perhaps...im freaking sorry dammit..."

Thankfully she hugs me hard now and whispers with her head buried over my heart – "I know you love me insane..and want to protect me from things that you know will overwhelm me Arnav like...I get that...I get that your inetntions were like all good...but still...you get what I mean do you???????pleaseee just don't hide anything from me ever..thike?? no matter how difficult..please...."

I hug her harder as I say sincerely – " I do get you...Sparkle...I do...and I promiseee I will never hide anything from you...from now on..for sure...your pakka se wala promise???okay???," and she asks clutching onto me sweatshirt tight – " pakka se?? like pakka se * infinity wala promise na????"

I say sincerely – " yes..Sparkle..your pakka se*infinity wala promise for sure... ..please forgive me...am I forgiven now??"

I think I am – because her vibe in my arm does seem to relax a little as she hugs me harder and just when I am about to tuck her chin up to kiss her - To my surprise she breaks down in my arms now as she whispers hugging me tighter – " I'v unknowingly probably hurt Hridhaan so much..ohh god...Arnav..i hate this obviously..as in I am wondering now...did I ever do anything to lead him on..did I like ever...nothings really coming to my mind really..but still...iv hurt him still na..."

I instantly kiss her head hugging her tighter too – "dammit...no...please don't blame yourself for this Sparkle...you never lead him on...you were always honest to him...infact one of the reason why he didn't ever want you to know was this...because he knew it would just make you feel weighed down when you are like at no fault at all...."

That makes Khushi look up at me instantly as she asks – " he said that???"

I nod at her wiping her tears away and she asks softly – " wait...was in cryptically the context of conversation on the engagement party when I came up to you both????,"

I nod at her sincerely.

She asks softly now – " will you please tell me everything now??? like since when do you know this? And how? And whatever have you spoken to Hridhaan..please...without any filter's???"

I nod at her as I say – " yes..ofcourse Sparkle..i will..i will tell you everything now...,"and I hold her by the hand and take her to the sofa in her room – sit on it and she rests her head on my shoulder next and I begin to tell her everything – just like she asked – without any Filters at all.

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Twenty minutes Later

Arnav's POV Continues

Once I am done with telling Khushi about it all – I bend forward to kiss her forhead again as I say – " so see Sparkle..now you know...you have nothing to feel guilty about alright?????????"

She'd come to lie down with her head rested in my lap about ten minutes ago.

She cups my face now and rubs her thumb on my tenderly as she sighs – " well atleast one good thing out of this whole thing is that..i don't have to worry about your reacting to this..as In when I was coming to find you...I was kind off worried about that as well..."

I kiss her hand as I say sincerely with a heartfealt smile– "well yes you don't have to worry about my reaction at all Sparkle......I trust you insanely and you know that..and like I told you..hridhaan is a good man..he would never cross the line.."

Khushi smiles a little as she brushes her palm on my cheek still lying down with her head put in my lap and this time around lean in my cheek into her hand loving the feel of her gentle caress and she says – "there you go...being your Mr.Kind Yorker self again ya Skipper Blue...,"and that makes us share a warm chuckle as I kiss her hand again and she says softly now a little embarrassed – " oh now I am feeling all bad for yelling and snapping at you that way ya..like...really..sach mein...you shoud have just let me be na...I would have composed myself and then maybe we could have talked..."

I kiss her hand again as I look into her eyes after – " no...I'd rather have it this way..than to leave you alone feeling all vulnerable...Sparkle...and I didn't mind you yelling at me at all alright? ask me why?,"and she asks softly– " why???"

I wink at her – " because I am delighted to tell you that I have discovered that you too look all sexy to my eye when you are angry at me..Sparkle.."

She chuckles at that and finally sits up next to me and rests her head on my shoulder again and she says now – " aap na...acha pehle listen...I have thought of something...as in a solution...for hridhaan's sake...I want to discuss it out with you obviously..."

I ask kissing her hand which was also laced in mine – " what is your solution..my love??"

Khushi looks up at me sideways – sincerity evident in her eyes – "I think I want to tell him about us asap..like as soon as possible..even before we tell superbro and anj and our friends after the wedding..as in..i think its only fair that we tell him this on a one on one first...he needs to know...I like need to talk to him about this when its just US...as in as of now he has no face to put to Mr Stranger right? and once he knows its you and sees how happy we are...it will surely help him get that closure and move on from me faster na...as in..i do not want to feel like I am keeping him away from the truth knowing how he feels for like a minute longer...I think this is the only way he will be able to move on Arnav...the truth is going to help him move on na...I swear I would have had us walk straight to him to tell him about us if it wasn't so late in the night right now...so maybe first chance we get tomorrow..within in the mehendi function or something..while everyone is busy..we can get him out for a talk or something??? what do you say love?????????"

I nod at her as I say – " I am totally up for this..Sparkle...and to be honest after the conversation ii had with him the other day..i do think its fair that we have a one on one with just him rather than have him know in a group...,"and Khushi hugs me all tight now from the side now and she says softly – " telling him about it..will help me feel better too...obviously...Arnav..you know what I mean don't you??"

I nod as I kiss her head and I say now – " yes...I know...do you feel okay now??atleast a little bit??"

She nods and hugs me harder – " yes..a little bit..surely..i will be much better after I tell him the truth for sure...though..."

I kiss her head softly as a thought returns to my head – "ok so now Sparkle...something happened earlier tonight that I thought I would tell you about after we spoke to Rahul and Anj...but then now since I have made that promise to you to never push to hiding things from you even if it were for your sake...I think I most definitely have to tell you about it right very now..."

Khushi looks up at me instantly puzzled as she asks – " what happened?????earlier tonight? When?"

I bite back my grin now as I say – " so the situation was such Sparkle..which I will get around to telling you the details..but the crux is that Mom and Dad are now in on our secret...they know I love you insane and so do you and that it's us who has been together all this while and guess what the funniest part apparently the two of them have been discussing themselves for months that how they think you'd be like the suitable match for me and have been dying to play cupid in between of us especially Mom...but she didn't because she thought we were dating other people..........."

Khushi's eyes widen to cup and saucers as I see her taking that bit of it in and she asks dazed in surprise with an amused smile on her face – " wait wait....whattttttttttttt?????????????? yeh kab hua?????? Kaiseeeeeeeeeeeee???"

I chuckle at that as I kiss her forehead and admit sheepishly – " well for starters she did catch me staring at you shamelessly...in the functions..and she asked...,"and that earns me a playful smack from Khushi as she rolls her eyes at me playfully now and says – " seeeee I told you na...you were staring way too much thike....acha now tell me jaldi se..what happened??? Is that why she called you for a talk???"

I nod at her and quickly fill her up on it all – Just Keeping the wanting to Marry Her Bits Aside. Because now after this conversation I do not want to hold onto that bit also longer...but...I most definetly atleast want to have a ring with me when I talk to her about it atleast. You know just incase as I am approaching the topic and her vibes tell me – she wouldn't get freaked out by it.And right now – I don't have a Ring On Me. I do make a mental note to ask Mom to help me get one done once she was back in India.

And about ten minutes later once I was done I say – " so...I was actually smiling to myself thinking about this happy moment with mom and Dad..sparkle when I was coming up the stairs to find you...now anyways you tell me Sparkle...how do you want to go about this...mom was asking me if she can atleast acknowledge this to you in private..she's dying to obviously.."

Khushi smiles at that as she says hugging me – " uff ya...now I am so confused ya love...as in..abhi uncle reva aunty know...hridhaan will know soon tomorrow then day after superbro and anj rest of our immediate friends group will know too..so now it feels like everyone will know except mom dad...kind of feeling a little guilty about that....but then I know Dad needs to first digest this fact that I am dating only...,"and she looks up at me next and says kissing my cheek – "but now that Reva aunty and abhi uncle know...I can't really pretend play ya love..it will be so rude na...I am totally okay to acknowledge us to them in private to.."

I close my lips over her's immediately now – and kiss her not just madly – deeply and hardly – but almost hungrily and I pin her down on the sofa under me finally and begin to caress like everywhere like a mad man possessed as usual and I am happy to have her lace her arms around my neck hard to as she begins to respond with equal fervour and urgency.

But.

There seems to be a little problem.

Her Outfit seems to be getting in my way.

Need to take it Off her – Now.

And it is right then I hear her say into my lips in between our mingled breathes as she says pulling me closer into her – " pleaseee...once again..just promise me that you will never hide anything from me thike...pleaseee..arnav...pleaseeee..."

I pull back instantly now from her lips and I look into her eyes sincerely as I say overwhelmed with intense emotion – " I promiseee...once more..that I will not hide anything from you...Sparkle..on that note though..there is something that I do need to tell you..talk to you about..but the only reason why I am holding back at the moment is because I need to be somewhat prepped up for it alright??????????? its totally not because I want to keep this from you anymore...please...just understand that okay?? Do not misunderstand my intentions...on this..okay???and I will get around to talking to you about this really soon...but it's important that you give me a little time on this..it's just a personal thought...okay?nothing to do with anyone else on the outside..just me..."

Khushi nods as she says cupping my face puzzlement evident in her eyes– " hmmm...okay...now that atleast you have given me a headsup..i am okay with this..but then when you tell me the thing na..better refer it back to this moment in context so that I know that was what you were hinting towards now..thike? I won't misunderstand your intentions ..but please tell me soon thike...like just tell me how can you even like keep any of thoughts from me though...as in...I toh just can't keep any of my thoughts from you..at all...maybe I should do that you know..,"she finishes with a adorable pout.

I devour her lips hungrily again as I whisper into them five heated minutes later – " don't you ever freaking try to do that Sparkle..."

She whispers cluctching onto my hair kissing me deep – " but you are not playing fair and square ya then...you are cheating...thike? you keep these thoughts from me..and don't want me to keep any from you...yeh kya baat hui????,"and she finally breaks her lips away from mine and says with her eyes open all wide and mischevious – " okk...you need to be punished for this...Arnav..if you want me to wait on this thought..then you are not going to be allowed to get this dress off me tonight..like I know you'v been dying too..."

I gape at her in disbelief and I say – " now you are cheating Sparkle...we have a banter clause to live uptoo...collective redemption remember???"

Khushi chuckles as she winks at me – " whose saying I am not up for some collective redemption my love...I am...but with a twist..."

I look at her puzzled and she gestures me to get off her now and I do so puzzled and she stands in front of me and says – " well I am going to take my dress off myself..and you can totally watch me do it..but you cannot touch me...and oh I do want to take a little hot shower too and yes you can watch me since you know the shower cabinet is all glass..but that's all you can do..you know..watch...you cannot join me or touch me until I am done with my shower....done?? either you agree to this...or you tell me what that thought of yours is my love..right here right now.."

OHH GODAAAMIT.

Why don't I have a ring on me?????????????????

I narrow my eyes at her as I say giving her my most innocent look – " you know that's torture my love...for us both...don't do this..come on..let me join you in the shower..also I think you do need some help in getting that dress off..darling...it looks a little complicated..."

Khushi shakes her head at me as she winks and walks to the bathroom now rolling her eyes at me mischeviously – " skipper blue has chosen..now he shall be punished..,"and she says winking – " or maybe..it would be better if you just wait in here for me love???"

I narrow my eyes at her as I pull her closer into me for a second and kiss her way to hard immediately for about five minutes or so and I say after cupping her face intensely – " I will watch..Sparkle..i will watch...that's torturous enough..but just you wait dammit...you get outta the shower...and then I am going to have my ways with you and so freaking intensely..that you are going to wish you hadn't tortured me this way..."

She winks at me mischeviously as she says – " or maybe I am going to extremely glad that I did...,"and I now take her by the hand to the bath and close the door shut instantly as I say keeping my intense gaze locked with hers as I say leaning by the ledge with my arms crossed around my front – " get on with your torture love..then I will get on with mine..."

She nods and instantly gets her skirt out first revealing her gorgeous legs to me and I feel my desire rage within for her almost instantly as I fight a groan as she turns around and starts to get her top out slowly and I say with my breathes hitched – " hurry up...Sparkle...dammit...I am afraid I am running out of patience.."

She looks back at me innocently now getting her top out getting her upperself bare and she says setting her one foot into the shower cabinet dressed in only her lower intimate wear , locking her intent gaze with mine – " whats the rush..Skipper Blue...we do have the rest of night..or are you sleepy much..perhaps???"

Goner – Godammit – Me.

And I nod at that as I say on reflex running my gaze on the almost bare her shamelessly – " sleepy much..my godammit foot... Sparkle...and well you are right about that..we do have all night.."

She winks at me mischeviously and closes the cabinet door shut now and turns on the Shower On – herself as I watch from my spot as promised - every bit of me aching and groaning within at the torture – Obviously.

I call out a little loud now watching her intensely sure that she could hear my voice through the water and the glass cabinet– "and I'd be Dammed – if I didn't make this the Most Intriguing and Intense Collective Redemption..ever transpired in between of us...Sparkle...."

And I hear her say back as she takes a twirl around in her spot under the water – driving me to the edge of insanity in process – "ofcourse...skipper blue..we'd both be dammed if we didn't make this this most Intriguing and Intense Collective Redemption...I mean..it isn't everyday that I yell at you this way in a banter ya..."

I chuckle to that as I admit out loud– " well to be honest Sparkle...for the sight my eyes are basking in at the moment...I think I almost hear them tell me that they wouldn't mind having you yell at me...you know if the aftermath is going to come with the moments like these.."

To my Surprise – I see her switch off the Shower Instantly now and I am surprised to see her open the cabinet a little as she leans her head out sideways her eyes completely overwhelmed now as she says softly holding her hand out to me – " join me in..."

JACKPOT ALERT.

I ask taking my sweatshirt off instantly – " are you sure...Sparkle???"

She Nods.

And I don't wait or waste another second and get my tracks off to follow suit – dressed in just my boxers obviously.And the minute I am in the cabinet – I pin her against the wall with her hands on either sides and close my lips over hers – way too intensely and deeply instantly as I probe my way into her lips for a deep prolonged french kiss and about seven minutes later – Khushi takes my lower lip into hers and she kisses on it softly and then cups my face tenderly and says opening her overwhelmed eyes to me – " just so you know..for the record...I do not like to yell at you thike...bas yeh aise hogaya..gusse mein..."(it just so happened..in anger..)

I not at her and keep my forhead on hers and I say sure my eyes were mirroring my intense emotions back to her too – " just so you also know...for the record Sparkle...I do not like to keep things from you too okay??and I won't be doing it from now because I do not want to hurt you with that ever again obviously and also because It really pained me to do so too....bas yeh aise hogaya..pyaar mein.."( it just so happened...out of Love..)

She nods at me instantly in understanding and with that we both know we'v closed the file to this particular banter and we begin to kiss each other madly for another five minutes or so..before I reach out to open the shower on us again and I pull her by the hand in the center wrapping my hands around her waist all snug and possessive and I ask – " can I help you soap yourself Sparkle??also help you take that soap off after? Also help you dry up before I finally haul you up in my arms and take you to bed so that I can ravage you for about a minimum of two hours after..."

She Nods instantly and hugs me all tight as the Hot water continues to fall on us and whispers in my ears – " is it okay..if we make that three hours...my love...you know since we do need to accommodate fairly for our compound interest redemption na..."

I grin to that as my one hand reached out for that little bottle of liquid soap and my other hand begins to caress her deep and sensuous all over - madly.

Oh Boy – Am I Glad – that I stuck to my Gut intuition of having My Sparkle vent out her Anger at me.

Glad*Infinity.

Indeed

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CHAPTER 36.1 – REVEAL 1.0

The Next Day – 21st December, 2019

1030AM : Gstaad, Switzerland

At the Hotel – Reva + Abhimanyu Raizada's Room

Reva continues to pace around in her room impatiently now and Abhimanyu cannot help but chuckle at the sight as he finally asks with a happy grin – " Reva..reallyyy??? are you really going to pace around this way until Akash, Arnav and Khushi come????"

The two of them were all ready to set out of their room for the late breakfast with everyone – after which the Mehendi function was going to commence.And about ten minutes ago – Arnav had texted them that he was going to come by to their room with Akash and Khushi first, before heading down for breakfast so that they could meet her in private – officialy as the love of his Life – first.

Reva looks at her husband grinning as she continues to pace around impatiently still and say's now – "oh yes abhi..you know most surely that I am not going to be able to get any peace until I actually meet Khushi first..and also ofcourse I have pulled one of your son's ear for sure yesterday and I most surely need to get around to pulling Akash's as well for he was up in this pretend game along with Arnav and Khushi.."

Abhimanyu chuckles at that happily as he asks winking– " really?? So now they are just my son's Reva??"

Reva rolls her eyes at him playfully – " well they are our's ofcourse...abhi..you know what I mean.."

Abhimanyu nods and says getting up to pull his loving wife into a happy hug – "also in the meanwhile how about I take a moment to tell you...that you look absolutely gorgeous in this saree Reva..i mean...you definetly don't pass as a mother of the bride..an elder sister perhaps..?,"he finishes with his arms wrapped around his wife lovingly.

Reva pats his arm playfully as she says – " ohh really abhi? C'mon...also..I'm sure its safe to assume that the happy in love energy from our elder son has passed onto you...or maybe is it just the collective happy energy from seeing all our children so happy in love...that's making you switch into your romantic mode too....but yes to be fair and square I do have to say this..you do not pass as the father of the bride too Abhimanyu Singh Raizada.."

Abhimanyu chuckles and kisses Reva's head happily- "thank you for that Mrs.Raizada, also are you complaining about my romantic mode? didn't hear you complaining last night...,"he adds with a wink leaning in to kiss her.

Reva pats his arm payfully again as she dodges his kiss by just kissing his cheek lovingly and says – " abhi..please..well you know very well I am not complaining, but look at your timing...our children can arrive any minute now alright..so..please..stop..."

Abhimanyu grins pulling back – "okkk fine..Mrs Raizada..that's a fair point.."

And it is right then they hear a knock on their door and Reva says grinning – "see just in time.."

Abhimanyu chuckles and nods at his wife Reva as she makes her to open the door and just as she does, she sees Akash standing there all grinning and he say's getting in – " Mom..two minutes...bhai will be here in two minutes..and then khushi will be here two minutes after..we planned to come one by one..and yes we have the perfect cover ready just incase anyone wonders why we all are still here and not at breakfast as well which is that the two of you have something to gift to rahul and anj..and wanted us siblings to see it first.."

Reva closes the door shut and walks up to Akash grinning and pulls her son's ears happily as she says next – " and yes..two minutes is exactly what I need too beta to pull your ears too..and look at you all – all super expert is building up covers since you'v all been at it for a while naaa..."

Akash chuckles and lets out a playful ouch and says – "ouchh mom...cm'on...you know I couldn't tell you alright..it wasn't for me to say...it was for bhai to talk about first.."

Reva nods and stops on pulling Akash's ears lovingly and then sidehugs Akash all happily as she says – " look at this one being all cheeky abhi..he absolutely enjoys the fact that he gets to be in both his siblings secret first..as in Anjali surely told him about Rahul first..and he was the first of us to know about Arnav and Khushi too..."

Akash grins and takes his seat next to his grinning Dad and say's with a playful wink – "well yes..Mom I do enjoy that bit of it ofcourse...to be honest..,"and he looks at the two of them amused and says – "but bhai tells me that he had the time of his life telling you two about it last night..as in..i could not believe when he told me that you'v been wanting to play cupid in between of junior and bhai.."

Reva and Abhimanyu grin at that as they say – "well yes...beta.. we just thought she would be perfect for him.."

Akash grins at that as he says – "oh yes..junior is perfect for Bhai..perfect indeed...just wait until the two of you see them in one frame without their pretend mode on..the vibe is so freaking intense in between of them...really made me wonder all this while how do they put up with all that act so well.."

Abhimanyu grins – "really? Ok lets wait for them to come in then..,"and Reva says looking at Akash – "also on that note Akash..your and Payal's roka's date is going to be mostly around Holi..alright? we'v been having the talk with Nina and Rajiv(Payal&Rohan's parents), and they do think it would be the perfect time too since Rohan and Arnav will both be in delhi for that bit, before the IPL begins...did you and Payal have a word on this last night after the function?"

Akash grins and adds – "yes Mom we did..and we are kool with it too..whatever you all decide..but then the wedding only by the end of the year..k?since Payal does want to finish up with her PHD..by then too..."

Reva and Abhi nod grinning – "ofcourse...son.."

And it is right then they hear a knock on the door again and Akash gets up and says – "it will be Bhai...let me open the door and tell him that he wasn't the only one who had his ear pulled.."

That makes them all share a happy laugh and Akash goes to open the door and he sees his brother standing there with a grin up his face and he says right there with a wink – "bhai...all because of you I had my ear pulled by mom too..i have no clue what Anj is going to do..to us both once she knows.."

Arnav chuckles at that happily as he says – " to be honest brother I have no idea what anj is going to do to both of us...also Rahul.."

Akash nods and it is right then he spots Khushi walking down the corridor and he says with a wink – "oh look at Junior...she is a bundle of nerves.."

Arnav looks back immediately and his eyes lock with Khushi's nervous ones from across the corridor and he gives her a silent intense look of – Oh you just took my breathe away again Sparkle and now you have me wondering as to how am I going to stop staring at you in front of Mom and Dad.And this silent intense look is obviously understood by Khushi as she's walking to both Akash and Arnav now and she gives Arnav – the intense silent look which was actually saying – Oh Please..Arnav..i am already a little nervous about meeting Abhi uncle and Reva aunty at the moment and now if you will stare then how I pull through ya- as it is its because of you I did get a little late in getting ready too since you wouldn't let me off your arms in the morning after we woke up – and they both continue to exchange a mischevious intense eyelock for about ten seconds until Khushi's eyes get clouded with a little nervousness again.

Arnav now smiles at her comfortingly and he says to Akash with his eyes still locked with the love of his life as she is nearing them – "akash..a change in plan..i think it will be better if Khushi gets in along with us..she's too nervous..at the moment..only obvious.."

Akash's nods to that and continues to observe on the silent intense exchange in between his brother and Junior as she was walking to the room and he smiles to himself now and says in a matter of fact tone as – "yes..ofcourse..bhai...but seriously just how have the two of you managed to pull off this pretend mode so freaking well uptil this very point...that's a mystery I will never understand.."

Khushi nears them just then and Arnav say's smiling to Akash – "akash..to be honest sometimes even I think that's somewhat a mystery to me too..,"and Khushi just smiles at them both nervously and Akash gestures them both to get in and they do so immediately and Akash closes the door shut and he says grinning at them – "ok...will give you two a minute here by the door..as I go into the suite's seating side to tell mom and dad that you have arrived.."

Khushi and Arnav both nod at Akash in unison, but their gazes are intently locked with one another's still and Akash chuckles at that and makes his way into the room – happy to give them their little moment before meeting his parents, officially as a couple for the first time.

Arnav immediately clucthes on Khushi's hand lacing it with his and asks kissing her hand – "hey you...Sparkle...nervous much?? Dear eyes tell me that you kind off are.."

Khushi nods at him nervously as she kisses his hand too and looks into his eyes and says – "so so so nervousss..and pleaseee I am telling you one again in voice and not just through my eyes that don't you go about staring at me shamelessly thike? It will only add to my nervous ordeal.."

Arnav chuckles at that and kisses her head lovingly pulling her into an instant comforting sidehug – "well I will try to not stare shamelessly..my love..but what can I do..you'v decided to make this a – lets- take-My-Strangers-breathe-away-trip...,"and he kisses her forhead now pulling back and looks into her eyes intently and says – "and don't be nervous...I am right here..okay? and its mom and Dad...your abhi uncle and reva aunty,"and Khushi nods at him nervously but with a heartfelt smile as she says – " yes its my abhi uncle and reva aunty..okayy okayy let me take some deep breathes...dear lungs will surely help me get all relaxed then...,"and that obviously makes Arnav pull her into a loving sidehug again and he says next – "Sparkle..I want to walk in front of Mom and Dad with my hand laced with your's this time around...okay??"

Khushi nods at him – happily a mixed bundle of nerves within as she says – "yes...I'd like that..or no you know I'd love that...it will surely help ease the rest of my jumpy nerves..ohh god..ya..why am I this nervousss love.."

Arnav chuckles to that happily and he looks into her eyes cupping her face lovingly for a second and asks– "ready my love..?"

Khushi nods at him – "ready...yes..ready..."

And the two of them lace their hands together all tight, clutching on each other's hold and make their way into the room – from that little spaceout near the doorway.

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Reva loos at Akash and Abhimanyu impatiently now as she asks Akash again – "akash..you did say that both of them are here already right? You just gave them a couple of minutes by the doorway..ok that's it..i am running out pf patience now..i am going to the doorway..,"and just as Reva gets up and is about to tuen sideways to walk towards the doorway – they all hear Arnav's voice – "here we are are Mom...,"and they all instantly look up to see a smiling Arnav + Khushi standing right in front of them with their hands laced into one another.

Reva looks at Abhimanyu beaming in Intense happiness for a second, before she finally walks upto Arnav and Khushi and gestures her son to move aside which makes him bite back his chuckle and she instantly pulls a grinning + nervous Khushi into a warm and loving hug as she says's kissing her forehead – "I am so so so happy at the moment..that I have no words to explain the magnitude off it...Khushi..to finally see you and meet you as the one for my Arnav..,"and Khushi hugs Reva happily – her warm motherly embrace calming her jumpy nerves and Arnav can only beam happily at the sight as he hear's his mother add grinning kissing Khushi's head again – " thank you god....thank you..thank you..thank you..for making my hearts longing come true this way and how...I mean I can only be thanking my stars that what I exactly wanted deep down in my heart was exactly what was brewing up in the background too...Khushi..beta..."

Abhimanyu was also enjoying the happy sight in front of him along with Akash and now he finally gets up from his seat and walks to his wife , son and Khushi and adds grinning – "Reva..correction to that please...it was what we both wanted deep down in our hearts...not just you...alright...now move aside will you please..so that I can hug Khushi too..this moment is mine too..alright??,"and Reva nods at him grinning as she says – "ohh I am not moving aside at all..you are most welcome to join me in abhi..,"and Abhi does just that and as Reva and Abhi finally are hugging Khushi from either of the sides and she's all grinning in the middle overhwlemed with happiness too - Abhimanyu looks at Arnav and says – "but you gotta move aside son..go join in your brother on the other side..this is our moment.."

Arnav chuckles at that happily as he nods at his parents and moves across to join Akash on the chair next to him who was beaming at the sight all happily and Arnav says – "there you go brother...I am all forgotten now...not that I am complaining..,"and he looks innocently at Khushi from across now as he adds with a playful wink – "Sparkle..you know I have been dying to see this sight..don't you??"

Khushi nods at him all happily overhwhelmed and she continues to sidehug Abhimanyu and Reva happily too and she finally looks up at Reva first and then at Abhi as she adds – "okkayy..so arnav was right about this..i mean I was getting all nervous for no reason..you are my abhi uncle and reva aunty.."

Abhimanyu nods happily and he kisses her head lovingly –" beta..you are just like Anjali to us..so please don't you be nervous at all..okay??"

Reva nods at Khushi happily and adds – "exactly...khushi..beta..you have nothing to be nervous about..at all...,"and she gestures them all to walk to the sofa and they do and Abhimanyu and Reva take seat on the three seater sofa in the room with Khushi taking her seat in the middle and Arnav and Akash in the chairs across.

Khushi looks at Abhimanyu and Reva again back to back as she admits sheepishly – "achaaa to be honest..uncle aunty..i was just nervous thinking that what must you be thinking of our pretend mode until all this while...,"and Arnav adds grinning from upfront across – "mom..wont you pull Sparkle's ears? I mean you pulled akash's and mine..."

Akash winks happily – " good one bhai..mom..cmon..."

Reva rolls her eyes at her sons as she adds – "as if...how about if I pull the two of your ears again..for I am not going to pull on Khushi's for I obviously understand her reasons..,"and that makes Khushi stick out her tongue playfully at Arnav and Akash as Reva actually gets up to pull on her sons ears again happily and Abhimanyu says grinning to Khushi – "we understand..beta..we understand your reasons..,"and he sidehugs Khushi again happily.

Khushi adds now sidehugging Abhimanyu basking in the happy sight of Reva also now huggingto Akash and Arnav happily to each of her sides after the momentary ear pull– "abhi uncle..reva aunty..to be honest I am feeling a little guilty that mom and dad don't know this yet thike..as in we do plan to tell bhai and anj after the wedding and the rest of the close cirlce of friends too..and only mom and dad will be oblivious to it..but you know Dad na..i first need to get Mom to tell him bout the fact that I am seeing someone...it will be a little difficult for him to digest that bit off it first na..for like for him..im still his little girl..."

Abhimanyu nods at that as he says – "ofcourse beta..i understand...took me a while to process Anjali's news so I know Sagar would need that time too..and as father's we can safely say that no matter how much you all grow up to our eyes you will always be our little girl's..."

Reva nods from across happily and she says – "don't worry khushi beta as much as we would like Sagar and Nisha to be a part on this too immediately we respect the fact that you need some time for that..so don't worry..we are more than happy to act all normal and clueless in front of them..let us also see how this pretend game works.."

They all share a happy laugh at that and Reva finally walks back to sit next to Khushi and she asks lovingly – "well I have heard this from Arnav already..so I do want to hear this from you too...you just to confirm that this is not a dream..you do love Arnav don't you?"

Khushi nods happily as she says hugging Reva next – " yes..i do...I love Arnav so much..so very much aunty..."

Arnav feels like his heart is going to Burst with Happiness at the moment as he continues to take the Moment In.

Abhimanyu say's now grinning – "okay reva..i think this is the moment I do want to see Arnav and Khushi sittign next to each other..,"and he says looking at Arnav – " come on then son..i know you'v been waiting for us to give you space on this sofa.."

That makes them all share a happy laugh again and Arnav says grinning – "thank you Dad..finally...I mean or I so thought the two of you plan to hijack my Sparkle from me..,"and Akash adds grinning – " Junior..one day we are all going to hijack you away from bhai..lets see how he reacts to that..,"and they all share a warm laugh again and Reva nods at Abhi and they both finally make their way across and Arnav walks across to sit next to Khushi pulling her to his side happily and lacing his hand with her's again kissing on it for a moment – and both their eyes do lock intensely and emotionally on reflex for a couple of seconds.

Reva and Abhimanyu exchange a happy warm smile at observing the silent intense emotional exchange in between Arnav and Khushi too and Reva adds now grinning to Akash – "okay son..now I know what you meant by that vibe it..."

Abhimanyu asks inquisitve and amused – "how do the two of you switch to being all clueless so easily..??"

Arnav and Khushi grin at that in unison as they say – "well for most of the times..we did have a channel strategy in place...,"and Abhimanyu, Reva, ask imemdiately – "really?????what channel strategy..?,"and Akash begins to fill them in as he says – "oh bhai junior please let me be the one to tell them about this..,"and just as he is about too – his phone buzzes with Anjali's text asking him where they are and Akash says now – " ohh wait..Mom..dad..ill fill you on this later..for first..we all need to head down now to join everyone for the breakfast so that the Mehendi ceremony can begin soon..after..and now that anj just texted..im telling you all..be prepared to be axed by her for this..and dadi too for only they don't know yet from our side atleast.."

Abhimanyu grins at that as he says – "oh yes..but we will handle it..i am sure their collective happiness for Arnav and Khushi will take over the fact that they got to know later..eventually.."

Reva nods – "I think so too..acha cmon now..let's go...,"and she looks at Khushi and she says – "but I am going to find a zillion excuses to have you by my side all the time khushi beta..as usual.."

Khushi nods happily.

Abhimanyu grins as he adds – "nothing new about that Reva..like you said that is usual..so it wont raise any concerns...or suspiscions.."

And just as they all start to get up to make their way down now – Khushi winks at Arnav playfully as she goes ahead to hold Reva's hand as she says grinning leaning into whisper in her ears – "reva aunty...aap bhi bol dena inko..to be subtle in his staring in the function..or he will surely get us all caught...bua and mami will surely notice otherwise...,"and Reva chuckles at that as she kisses Khushi's head again happily and asks whispering back into Khushi's ears happily– "ofcourse beta...i will remind him the same..but you tell me do you want me to pull his ear again?? Just you tell me if he troubles you alright...I'll take his case left right and center then.."

Khushi nods happily and they both hug again and Arnav + Akash + Abhimanyu watch on happily and Arnav surely thinks of texting his Sparkle immediately as they were in the breakfast hall to ask her what all that whispering with his mother was about?

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Authors Note - ** Attaching a little Pictures of the Mehendi Function**

Below is the Gstaad Yatch Club with in the Hotel's premises which is the venue for the indoor Mehendi function since the Hotels two banquets are getting prepped for the Wedding and Reception the next Day.

Now a couple of pics of the Indoor Feel

PlEase Imagine – everyone in the Group – Having a Gala – Time amidst the celebrations with some Peppy and some Mehendi Bollywood No's going on in the background as well and everyone dancing in happy groups all Impromptu on and Off

London Thumakda

Kabira - Happy Wedding Version

Mehendi Hai Rachnewali

MAHI Ve - Kal Ho Na Ho

Gal mithi mithi Bol

Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna

Please imagine more pePPY numbers i have just listed a Few.

Now for the Looks.

Anjalis Mehendi when Complete will Look Like

AKASH

Hridhaan

And Ofcourse Our Stranger and Sparkle.

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Three Hours Later – 1:30 PM

Amidst the Mehendi Function

Everyone has been enjoying the celebrations amongst themselves and Arnav is sitting on the round table with all his close friends + Vikram and Hridhaan – chilling – laughing and catching up and also obviously exchanging very subtle glances at his Sparkle from across the hall as she was busy with the mixed crowd off his Mami, Bua, Mom,Dadi,her Mom, Masi's, Noor, Payal,Jess, Sachi Maam, Samaira, Shivi, hridhaan's Mom+ Rohan's Mom as they were all surrounded around Anjali as she was in the middle of getting her Bridal Mehendi put and some of the others getting their Mehendi done as well. Arnav had made a point to very subtle in his glances this time around because his mother had reminded himt he same before the function began on Khushi's behalf yet again and he could only bask in happiness at the thought that his Mom was going to be an ally to his Sparkle now in almost everything.She obviously doted on Khushi insanely anyway and now seems like she had got all the more reason to go on with doing just that. He also thought that he had to give full marks to both his parents for playing their part in the Pretend Mode as well for they were both faring very brilliantly – giving nothing of the personal development away. He looked across again to see his father deep in conversation with his Mama, Sagar Uncle, Rahul, and Hridhaan's Dad +Rohan's Dad– and he bit back his grin again.

Yup.

He was right.

His father was Acing this – like a Pro! Well to be fair - so was his Mom!

It is right then his phone beeps.

It's Khushi – obviously.

Her : my love..thank you so much for being subtle in all your staring this time for real..hahahaha..(hearts)

He quickly types.

Him : well sparkle...you got Mom as your ally on..not fair now..is it?? Mind you...You will pay up for this later tonight...

His Phone Beeps.

Her : haan baba..pakka se I will pay up..and all is fair thike??? Ofcourse reva aunty is going to be on my side from here on..(winks) are you complaing..skipper blue????

Him : Nahhhhh! Never..jokes apart..i could never complain about this..Sparkle..and you know that..

Her :haan yesss..i know..obviously..acha listen on a serious note...lunch is going to start in about 45 minutes..im planning to get Mehendi put only after lunch..which is why I just asked Shivi and Noor to get their's done first as well..how about if you ask Hridhaan to join you aside..as in – back in your room for a bit so that we can talk to him too...ill come in about five minutes thike? Making some excuse that I need to get something from the room or something...lets talk to him now maybe..as it is you all are chilling together and everyone looks way too occupied to busy amidst the celebrations...I reckon now is the right time? What say?

Arnav reads that quickly and looks around the group and he replies instantly.

Him : yeah you could be right Sparkle. Everyone is way too busy at the moment..now can be the right time to talk to him. Ok give me five minutes..ill ask him to join me aside in five minutes or so and you come up five minutes after you spot us leave? Alright?

Her : yes yes..lets do this..

Arnav quickly texts back : and stop feeling nervous again Sparkle. I am sure it will go smooth with him as well.

His phone beeps.

Her : I really hope so love...really hope so...chalo I will see you two soon..k?(don't reply now)

Arnav smiles as he reads that and he keeps his phone back into his jacket and returns his attention to what Ravi+Cap+Rohan were talking to Vikram and Hridhaan – content with the fact that for the gentleman that he was – Hridhaan was just a couple of minutes away from getting to know the Truth from him and Khushi.

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Ten Minutes Later

Hridhaan walks alongside Arnav towards his room and he can't help but wonder that what was it that he wanted to talk to him about that was so important that he asked him to step aside with him in the middle of his sister's Mehendi function.He did give a subtle mention to the fact that it was – something related to theirs Sports, but that was what Hridhaan was also puzzled about – because the topic of discussion amidst everyone in the group on the round table had anyway been Cricket + Polo + the amazing one on one interview articles coverage that had started to come out this morning up online and dailies back in India from some of the players from both Men in Blue, India Women(Cricket), and also some of the other players from various other respective fields in Sports – for it seemed that Hindu Times had indeed taken the lead in Highlighting the Sporting Fraternity of the nation – also giving equal weightage to the Women in the Field of Sports.

And it is right then a thought hits him and he asks looking at Arnav as they are nearing his room – "ok so ASR as puzzled as I am at the moment, I can't help but think that maybe you want to discuss about how our respective schedules are? While we are in NZ in Jan?"

Arnav smiles at Hridhaan as he nods gesturing him to now get into his room first – "maybe yes....Hridhaan.."

Hridhaan nods as he smiles at him and gets in nonetheless and says – "I figured...maybe that was what it was about..but I wonder as to why would you want to talk this out here as in we could have surely chatted about it in the Mehendi function itself amidst everyone..."

Arnav closes the door to his room shut now and walks in to join Hridhaan as he gestures him to take one of the chairs on the little center table in the room – and as Hridhaan nods at him and takes the seat – Arnav pulls out a chair for himself and takes a seat too opposite his and quickly texts his Sparkle.

Him : Sparkle..starting on with a little on one one with hridhaan as a build up..where are you?

His phone beeps.

Her : am on my way love..was just asking Jess to cover up telling her am sneaking out to meet you..i most surely have to tell her that I heard her and Vikram talking last night..but that bit only after we talk to Hridhaan first..so after we return to the function..i should be there in three minutes..you start talking to him love..

Arnav keeps his phone aside on the table now and looks up at Hridhaan as he says – "okk so that was just my special someone on text..sorry about that..."

Hridhaan grins back at him – "its alright ASR...I understand..long distance..timings etc etc...you surely have nothing to be sorry about.."

Arnav says now with a heartfelt sincere smile – "maybe..i do...I do jhave a couple of things to be sorry about Hridhaan, which is why I called you here separately for a talk.."

Hridhaan feels his puzzlement rise now and he asks confused, sure that ASR could read every bit of his puzzlement – "huh?? What do you mean??"

Arnav smiles as he says – " ok for starters..i'd like to apologize for asking you to join me in here on the pretext of a lie..as in I do not wish to discuss any sport related matters at the moment..obviously.."

Hridhaan asks still puzzled – "huh????then what is this about ASR??"

Arnav adds sincerely – " its got everything to do with what one could say..something extremely personal perhaps..?also while I am at it..i would like to apologize once more for our conversation the other day..at the engagement party.."

Hridhaan gapes at him puzzled and confused still not able to get his head around what ASR was building upto and he adds with a clueless smile – "ok why would you apologize for the other day? I mean there's absoluetely nothing you need to be sorry about from our conversation the other day..infact I should thank you..right?? you are keeping my secret..you haven't told Khushi anything.."

Arnav says now with a nod and a sincere sigh looking straight at Hridhaan – "well so yes about that..i obviously did not bring this up to Khushi first...but yes ob of the things I wanted to tell you was this...it isn't a secret anymore Hridhaan...Khushi overhead Jess and Vikram talking last night about what you feel for her..and Jess kind off overheard you and Vikram talking last night..and she confronted Vikram about it..which is how Khushi kind of gotta a hint to this.."

That – obviously shakes, disturbs and surprises Hridhaan imemnsely as he asks in part disbeleif again to reconfirm – "wait wait wait..come again ASR..you are saying that Khushi knows that I am in love with her??"

Arnav Nods sincerely.

Hridhaan feels his insides get consumed with immense worry for Khushi as he asks still puzzled – "but why wouldn't Vikram or Jess tell me this if this happened last night??"

Arnav says next – "that's because they don't know it yet..that Khushi overheard them...infact no one knows that yet...Khushi hasn't told anyone that' she overhead them..."

Puzzlement clouds – Hridhaan's brain completely now as he takes it all in, feeling utterly worried because he knew that Khushi would have gone on beating herself on this and whilst he is wading his way outta that worriesome thought sure that ASR could read his worry completely– another thought comes straight to his mind. If Khushi did not tell this to Jess/Vikram or anyone else yet – then how was it possible for ASR to know this????????????? He couldn't comprehend the How's nor could he connect the dots so he asked outright puzzled looking at ASR Straight – " wait..wait a second..hold on..you just said...that Khushi did not talk about this to anyone yet..not even Jess...then how is it that you know????????how do you know about this ASR????"

Arnav takes a deep breathe at that for he was waiting for Hridhaan to catch onto that and just as he is about to answer his phone beeps.

He gestures to Hridhaan that he gotta take it and Hridhaan nods at him puzzled – still trying to get his head to connect the Dots as worry for Khsuhi continued to cloud and overtake his heart and mind too.

Arnav see's Khushi's text.

Her : love..i have reached your door...open up...

Arnav gestures to Hridhaan to wait up right in his seat as he says walking to open the door – "and you will have you answer soon to that..hridhaan..."

Hridhaan looks out more confused as he watches ASR walk up to open the door to his room now and he is even more shocked as he sees Khushi step into the room as he asks – "khushi?? You?? Here??,"and he see's her exchanges a little nod with ASR and then she walks in straight into the room – her face all nervous and worried – and pulls a chair instantly in the middle of Hridhaan and Arnav's and takes a seat and she says looking at Hridhaan instantly – "yes Hridhaan me...,"and she instantly laces both her hands together starting to play with them nervously as she says looking sincerely at Hridhaan – "Hridhaan..i am so so so soorry...I don't know what else to say to you..on my way here sach mein..like pakka se..i was having these zillion thoughts in my head..over what am I going to say to you..but as of now...I just feel like I just need to like apologize first...as you know from ASR..i heard Jess and Vikram last night..i know how you feel and as of now..i just feel so worried again as I think this back in my head – hridhaan I am really sorry If ever did anything to make you feel like I was leading you on..or something.."

Arnav walks back to join the two of that center table and takes his seat – after exchanging another silent nod with Khushi.

Hridhaan is still quite confused as to why they were having this conversation in ASR's room and as to how would he know about this in the first place and as to why did it just feel like the silent nod exchange in between of Arnav and Khushi felt like as if they were talking in a language of their own - but now that the scene he never wanted to happen in reality was unfolding and happening anyway in front of him with Khushi sitting in front of him with her eyes all worried after knowing about his unrequited love for her - he knew he had to address the matter at hand and talk to Khushi first. He says now instantly touching on Khushi's arm gently – sincerity evident in his voice – "don't...please...Khushi..don't you go on a guilt trip about this alright??? I never wanted you to even know..because I knew it would worry you...for you have the kindest heart..and and I never wanted this to weigh you down..ever..but now that you already know..please be rest assured that you have nothing to blame yourself about at all..for never have you ever led me on falsely Khushi...you were always honest to me about being with your Mr Stranger..so pelase this is not your fault at all...like not at all..sometimes you can't help what you feel right? What I feel is my stuff to deal with not your problem at all..so I want you to quit worrying about me...I just want happiness for you..now and always..for you both..you and your Mr Stranger"

Khushi looks at her very good friend all worried as she asks – "how can I not be worried ya?? Like how can you even ask me to not be worried or you Hridhaan??,"and she looks at Arnav in a intense and brief eyelock exchange as she adds concerned – "see look at him..he is actually asking me not to worry right now...just how can I not be worried..which is why I knew..this is the best way out thike? Like this is the best solution Hridhaan..and I know you want me to be happy with My Mr Stranger..like I know that..which is why it is important for me to do this as well..you know just incase it can help you in anyway whatsoever..,"and she pauses and exhanges another silent and heartfelt nod exchange with Arnav

Hridhaan observes on this intense silent exchange in between of Arnav and Khushi all puzzled again, because uptil this point he had always observed Khushi being super formal around ASR. Infact he had never even seen her talking about anything personal at all in front of him so he couldn't even understand why's and How's of what was happening.And it is right then another thought returns to his head and he asks looking at Khushi puzzled to the edge – "wait wait...Khushi..you said...that while you were on your way here...you were thinking about what to say to me??? So that means...you already knew that ASR was having this conversation with me???????? How did you know??? I mean ASR has been in here with me.."

Khushi looks at Arnav sincerely gesturing him silently that – the Moment was Here and Arnav nods back at her and Arnav adds now sincerely – "so I think its fair enough that I answer your question first Hridhaan as to how I know that Khushi overheard Jess and Vikram talking in the first place...its because...Khushi always tells me everything...as in I know because...Khushi was the one to tell me about it obviously.."

Hridhaan looks at Arnav gaping at him in puzzlement – "huh????? What?????"

Khushi adds now sincerely – "and I know that this was what ASR was talking to you about in here because he always tells me everything too...as in I know because...Arnav was the one to tell me about it obviously..."

Hridhaan can't help but gape at Arnav and Khushi in a cloud of confusion looking at the two back to back and he asks again – "wait..wait..what????????? you are saying..the two of you tell each other everything??when did that happen?? I mean I just can't get my head around the how's and why's..guys.."

Arnav gestures Khushi to hold his hand now and she does and they both lace their hands together and they look at Hridhaan and Khushi says now softly looking at him sincerely – "the how's and why's come down to just one thing Hridhaan – which is the fact that he is Him..,"and she pauses.

Hridhaan is now even more shell shocked to see Arnav and Khushi lace hands together and he asks looking at Khushi – " he is him? He is who???"

Khushi takes a deep breathe now and she finally lets it out clutching onto Arnav's hand tight – "he is him as in...he is my Mr.Stranger..Hridhaan...and I am his secretive special someone...he's the one I love deeply..it's US who have been together all this while...and we'v been keeping it a secret for reasons I am sure you can figure out now if you think it over by connecting the dots of what you've heard from the two of us differently with regards to the one we love.."

That – from Khushi – obviously shakes the Ground underneath his feet as Hridhaan looks at the two dazed and hazed – shocked- surprised and utterly shaken as he asks again looking at them, leaning back in his chair in part disbelief – "Khushi..did you just say what I heard???ASR..is Mr Stranger?? ASR?? Khushi is your secretive someone....the two of you have been together all this while??????"

Khushi nods at Hridhaan sincerely and Arnav instantly kisses on Khushi's hand and nods at Hridhaan sincerely as he says now – "yes...you heard her right...Khushi is the one I love..truly madly..and deeply Hridhaan and Its us who'v been together...now you know why I started this conversation with you with a string of apologies..because I obviously am sorry for the other day...at the engagagent..when we were talking..you were actually unknowingly talking to Mr Stranger..but I just wanted to know how you were holding up which was why I brought up the topic...since I had already sensed your feelings right ever since we had that little chat over the..."

Hridhaan fills in the sentence for him as he looks back from Khushi to Arnav still dazed and hazed/shocked/surprised – "over the phone...yes..."

Khushi looks at Hridhaan as she explains further– "so after I overheard Jess and Vikram..i obviously went to talk to Arnav about it...all worried about his reaction to this..because uptil that very point he hadn't given away a thing to me...and it was when I told him...that he finally talked to me about it...and I just thought its better to finally tell you the truth about us..so that if you finally have a face to attach to Mr Stranger and actually know about us..it can help you move on faster..perhaps? "

Hridhaan now gets up on his feet in part disbelief still as he starts to pace around the room looking continuously at Arnav- and Khushi holding hands all tight in front of him and looking at him sincerely as his mind goes into a overdrive as he takes everything in that was just told to him and as he processes it through over and over again – the various dots – finally start to connect their way in his Head instantly as he feels the puzzled picture become completely clearer in his mind now. And all of a sudden as the reality finally sinks in about the two of them being madly in love with one another he finally feels – a feeling of immense Happiness for Khushi displace the Confusion+ Worry + Surprised Disbelief for he could easily see the intense emotions on Arnav's face for her and vice versa too - now that the cover was off and he pauses in his pacing about two minutes later as he finally looks at the two of them with a amused smile and adds now – "so now that the picture in my head is all clear...Mr Stranger and Khushi...and I have digested the shock+ disbeleif in...it's safe to tell you both that I have finally been able to connect the dots in my head completely...and it all fits now...as in..now I completely understand as to why you'v been so protective about this undercover all this while in this pretend mode...,"and he pauses and asks – " and wait? Does anybody else know??? Rahul?anj? akash? Jess?Or anyone at all??

Khushi adds now with a little smile – "well ofcourse Jess knows ya Hridhaan since a long long time.."

Arnav adds with a little smile too – "akash knows too..since June..,"and both Arnav and Khushi add in unison now – "but no Rahul + Anj don't know yet we do plan to tell them after the wedding as our wedding gift to them..also to all of you all our immediate circle of friends whose with us all here...but we wanted to tell you about this in private first..because we both felt it was fair to give it its due.."

Hridhaan grins and nods at that on reflex as he finally takes his seat back on the chair and looks at the two of them as he admits sincerely with a heartfelt smile – " okay..but seriously tell me I am sure that the two of you want to keep this undercover from the outside world/public right until you feel like you are ready to talk about it out loud..Khushi..for obviously..this is going to be like a field day for the Media whenever this comes to light..."

Arnav nods – "exactly Hridhaan..now you know why I have been this protective.."

Hridhaan nods – " ofcourse..and rightly so..please know the two of you have all my support on this..as in I will help you both guard this if need be as much until you are ready and want to talk this out loud to the world yourselves.."

Khushi nods sincerely as she adds – "thank you so much Hridhaan..actually to be honest...i mean I am prepping myself up for this obviously hridhaan..just some more time maybe...I mean I do want to talk about it openly in our inner circle atleast now so that we don't have to pretend in here anymore...and Arnav's only been so understanding about this ya..and not just that he's been so understanding amidst our rumours controversy too Hridhaan,"and she looks at Arnav and whispers softly – " thank you love..so much..for this and everything once again..."

Arnav kisses on Khushi's hand lovingly again and say instantly – "shut you up Sparkle..don't you dare thank me alright??"

Hridhaan smiles at that heartfelt exchange again – feeling some sort of a contentment take over his insides which kind of was hinting him, that this was surely going to help him move on obviously and he was kind of glad that he finally had a Face to attach to Mr.Stranger too and he adds sheepishly next looking at Arnav – "okayy...and this is where I formally apologize to you Mr Stranger once again in person..for all those rumours etc up online...I mean you already do know how I feel about this but still...just had to say this again too...and Khushi is right you have been very gracious to the situation.."

Arnav smiles at Hridhaan all warmly as he says now – "well look who is talking..its you Hridhaan who has been so so gracious to our situation at the moment too..so please don't you worry about it at all..."

Khushi looks to and fro in between the two gentleman in front of her and now that she was aware that they both loved her and they both knew it too – and to finally see them both in one frame being only courteous and gracious about the whole situation for real – she adds now with a little smile – "achaaa..listen....to be like super fair...i think both of you are being like gracious * infinity indeed..given our situation...,"and she looks at Hridhaan clutching onto Arnav's hand all tight again and asks – " you will be okay na Hridhaan?"

Hridhaan nods at her sincerely as he says – "yes I will be okay surely Khushi..just a matter of time maybe...and yes you were right having a face to Mr Stranger now is surely going to help speed the process for me too ..so thank you to the two of you for telling this to me first...I truly appreciate the gesture..trust me..."

Arnav and Khushi both nod at him in sincere acknowledgement and Hridhaan adds now grinning – "okkay..so I am sure you need me to play a little pretend too just until day aftermorning..as in for the wedding is tommorrow..day after you will tell everyone..yourselves??"

Arnav and Khushi nod and say in unison – " yes just until day after tomorrow...Hridhaan..,"and Khushi adds – "but not Mom and Dad yet..as in I first need mom to tell Dad that I am seeing someone first na or you know Daddy too.."

Hridhaan nods and says – "yes ofcourse...and no worries..you have my word..i wont be the one to tell anyone not even Shivi or Vikram – and just maybe amidst all this ill actually figure out that I can be a good actor perhaps?,"and he pauses and adds on a lighter note – "and on that note – the two of you surely are brillaint actors alright..i mean if the two of you were to stray away from your bats ever in this life..maybe a career in acting could be a backup for sure.."

That makes Khushi and Arnav both chuckle and she exchanges another silent look with Arnav and leans forward to clutch on Hridhaan's arm gently as she says sincerely – " I want you to be Happy...hridhaan..truly..you'v been such a good friend...we rae like such great friends....and I'd hate to be the one causing you any hurt..you know that don't you? That's why the minute I knew about your side of it..i couldn't keep this from you longer...you needed to know the truth immediately.."

Hridhaan nods and says sincerely – "thank you so much for that Khushi..and I know that your intentions are true and sincere..they always have been...and we always will be great friends Khushi..that equation will not change surely.."

Arnav smiles at that as he adds – "it shouldn't too..guys..i respect your equation greatly..,"and he looks at Khushi and adds – "maybe lets take this upon us Sparkle..maybe one day we can actually play cupid in between Hridhaan and his future special someone.."

Hridhaan chuckles at that as he adds – " maybe..yes..one day..,"and it is right then his phone buzzes with his mother's call and he takes it and as he hears his mother saying that Lunch was beginning – and as to where he was he just answers casually – "oh no nothing Maa..me and ASr were having a chat about our scehdules in NZ for January..that's all..i also needed something from my room..will be back soon...,"and he hangs up quickly and looks at Arnav and Khushi and says now – "okayy guys...so we do need to get back quickly now...before everyone else starts to get inquisitive..ill leave first..and as the pretend thing goes I reckon the two of you will enter in a couple of minutes apart pretending to have been caught up with other stuff.."

Arnav nods grinning and Khushi adds – " also Hridhaan, I havent yet told Jess that I overheard her and Vikram..i will talk to her now first..as in...when I get the chance too.."

Hridhaan nods – " ofcoursee khushi...I understand...okay now come on then..i am kind off excited to see if I can play along in this pretend game..so lets get going..,"and Arnav and Khushi say in unison with a heartfelt sincere smile back – "thank you so much Hridhaan...,"and Hridhaan gives them both a heartfelt smile and a thumbs up and then makes his way out Arnav's room with a genuine and sincere smile curved up lips – for never had he imagined whilst he was entering ASR's room a while ago that he would come face to face with a truth – that even though was bittersweet in someway had that power to make him feel a lot more sorted about the whole scenario within. And he for sure knew – that he would be okay too – it was just a matter of Time – Indeed.

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Just as Khushi and Arnav see Hridhaan leave and close the door to his room shut – Arnav pulls Khushi into an instant hug as he says kissing he head lovingly – "see Sparkle..that went pretty smooth didn't it?"

Khushi hugs him back all tight immediately as she kisses over his heart too and says softly – "yesss love...I am so glad that it did go all smooth as in the genuine smile that he had on his face while walking out tells me that he will be okay soon..all set to move on this regard in some tim down the line...and phewwwwwww I cant even begin to tell you how light I feel now within...as in...it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder's.."

Arnav kisses her head lovingly – "I know Sparkle..i know exactly what you mean...,"and Khushi hugs him back all harder as she says now – "well looks like I was just getting all nervous for no reason na love..as in our Reveal 1.0 went all smooth na...."

Arnav chuckles at that as he pulls back and cups Khushi's face lovingly – "I like that name..Sparkle..Reveal 1.0..,"and Khushi adds grinning – "haina...its what I would like to call today..i mean this morning with Abhi uncle and reva aunty and now with Hridhaan..its totally like Reveal 1.0 – and the 2.0 Version is coming up soon too.."

Arnav hugs her hard again all possesively and kisses her head again – "and I am sure Reveal 2.0 will go all smooth too Sparkle.."

Khushi whispers softly – " I feel so too my love...,"and she now pulls back and says grinning at Arnav – "acha now I am going okay..you come a couple of minutes later...and listen haan love..now after lunch I am going to get Mehendi put too..so no chatting as well.."

Arnav gapes at her disappointed and groans – "what the??? Hell ya..i didn't comprehend that bit of it Sparkle..."

Khushi sticks her tongue out him playfully as she says – "ofcourse you didn't my love..but ab main kaise..as in how will I text if I am getting mehendi put..you only tell...and its superbro's wedding I obviously want to get Mehendi put..."

Arnav sighs and nods and winks at her pulling her loser by the waist into his frame– " well okay..fine..i get it Sparkle...fair point..no worries..i shall wait..like your patient loverboy as always.."

Khushi wraps her arms around his neck lovingly as she says – "ahaann?? Really?? Then I think I want to tell my patient loverboy about this right now and not later like I had initially planned.."

Arnav kisses her on the cheek tenderly first and asks – " tell me what??"

Khushi says grinning locking her eyes emotionally and intently with his – "that I do plan to get a little S written in there somewhere within my Mehendi..you know like a S for Mr.Stranger...since you always say you are My Mr.Stranger..firs..,"and the letter T – of the word – first – stays put in Khushi's mouth – as Arnav's sealed his lips over hers for an intense brief kiss, instantly.

Khushi clucthes onto Arnav by wrapping her arms around his neck even more tight and kisses him back all intense and brief too and Arnav whispers into her lips – "how about you just let me kiss you for another 30 seconds or so Sparkle..since we wont be able to chat too for a while...just 30 seconds alright..then I will let you go.."

Khushi immediately whispers back into his lips – "make that 60 seconds...my love..a minute delay isn't like a big deal anywa..,"and once again the last letter Y – of the word anyway stays put in her mouth as Arnav's kissed her all hard, intense and brief immediately – obviously.

For if 60 seconds was all he had at the Moment – and He'd be dammed – if he didn't make the Most of it.

Or Rather, it would be Apt to say – That they would both be Dammed – if They didn't Make The Most of It.

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Chapter 35.4

She was so upset with him. We can understand the guys thought it would be uncomfortable for her to know. But they underestimated her.

CHAPTER 36.1

Hridhaan is such a nice sweet dude. Hope he finds someone to heal his heart. The great revelation has taken place.

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CHAPTER 36.2 – I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR – ' FORVER + DEVOTION'

Next Day – 22nd December

( The Day of Rahul+Anjali's Wedding)

Gstaad, Switzerland

10:40 AM – Arnav's Room

Arnav's POV

Guys.

As an elder brother who dotes on his sister and loves immensely – I'd surely like to make a statement in here – that just like Dad, Akash, Mom, Dadi – I am a tad bit emotional too – at the moment as I am getting ready for Anj's wedding ceremony – finally.

We had Haldi+Pooja function for both Rahul and Anjali which was followed by an early breakfast after – and the fun bit this time around was that we had the event team arrange and separate the breakfast area with a little partition so that atleast Anjali and Rahul couldn't see each other while the Haldi ceremony was On – the elders had wanted it this way. And while the bride and groom were prohibited from seeing each other during the ceremony, the rest of us were obviously mixing around on both sides and basking in the feel of representing both the bride and the groom – Happily. I mean after being with Anj through her Haldi etc we (as in us boys)surely shifted very happily to the Boy's side and did colour Rahul – all Yellow indeed.Akash, Me, Ravi, Cap, Rohan, Hridhaan, Vikram + a couple of Akash's and Rahul's friends – we all made sure that he totally looked as Yellow in the pictures as Mr.Simpson from the cartoon's would. Haha. On that Note – Rahul has sworn to avenge us all eventually obviously hinting to Akash that his turn would be coming up next as his and Payal's is pretty much the next potential wedding lined up from here.

And yes – guys - the same happened vice versa too – as in that all the ladies from The boy's side after being with Rahul through the Haldi first – shifted sides to have some Haldi Fun with Anjali as they all made sure she reselbled pretty much the version of Mrs.Simpson from the cartoons too.(Also please note – I was also stealing very subtle glances at My Sparkle as usual amidst the happy celebrations and yes I also did tease her insanely on text when I caught her yawning a couple of times again – Haha – I couldn't Help it Guys.I just had to allright.. because once again I would like to take the responsibility of keeping her up till wee hours of the morning.LIKE I CAN OBVIOUSLY NEVER RAVAGE HER ENOUGH.PERIOD)

Anyways so, once the Haldi function + breakfast was nearing its completion – was when Mom,Dadi,Bua, Mami, Anj, started to get really emotional for Anj was about to head out to get freshened and start to dress as a Bride right? And then when Anjali hugged Mom and Dadi and cried a little – Dad, Akash and me totally got all moved and emotional too as we joint in the family moment . It obviously did warm all our hearts greatly – when Sagar uncle & Nisha aunty and Sparkle walked over to Anjali in the middle of her emotional ordeal and hugged her in a group hug all warmly too and Nisha aunty then went on to comfort Mom too after – but the emotional energy from the end of Haldi ceremony still continues to linger on my mind, just like I am sure it is lingering on Mom, Dad, Akash's and Dadi's mind too.

Anyways – so yeah a while after that we all made our way to our respective rooms to start getting ready for the Wedding.And I am pretty sure that most of us Men – are going to be the ones to be ready first because - well we do have it more sorted and easy right.Also yes at the moment – Sparkle – along with Jess, Shivi, Noor, Samaira, Payal,Sachi maam and Anj are all getting ready together at the moment too in Anj's suite.

I take a deep breathe now as I finish closing the last button of my Sherwani and adjust my pocket square in the little pocket.Deep breathe why? Because I am obviously prepping myself up for the emotional day ahead. It's surely going to be an intense emotional day for me on both accords – as an elder brother whose sister is getting married + as a man deeply in love who is ready to commit to marriage himself.

I am right on that thought when my phone beeps.

It's My Sparkle – obviously.

I head to Whtsapp.

Her : hey youuuuu my love...omgggg...so I just had to text you this thike...anjali is almost...like almost ready...and she is looking so so so so so gorgeous*infinty*infinity..like the most beautiful bride ever.PERIOD. My superbro's going to loose his nuts surely the minute he looks at her todayyyyyyyyyy and guess what I totally texted him the same too you know to trouble him..haha..because he surely cannot see Anj until she actually walks upto the stage alongside you all. I toh even told him – Superbro – you might just faint on the stage itself.And no no no...don't you ask me to share a picture of her right now..you also see her once she's ready finally alright??????

I smile as I read that.

I sit back on my bed now and quickly reply.

Me: well yes Sparkle – I do want to see Anj when she is ready completely as well so I am not going to ask you for a picture! Also I am sure your text has added a lot more to Our groom's impatience for sure.

Phone beeps.

Her :ohhh yesss it totally did..i mean superbro just texted me with saying that he's going to get back at me for this for sure..hahaha... On that note – I am sure you are like all readyyyyyy my love!! I am still like in the middle of the make-up rotuine and on that note I do have to appreciate the fact that the team of make up artists is really goodd yaaa..they are all like such brillaint artists..very passionate and thorough about their routine...so yess..now I just want to say..that this is not like fair ya skipper blue...why do you all have to have it this easy and sorted..be it coming to all this getting ready for the family wedding festivities and stuff..like..ek kurta/suit/shwerwani pehno..kaam khatam..humeeee dekho...(winks)

I chuckle as I read that.

Me : well ofcourse I am ready my Love. Like you rightly said – ek kurta pehna..sherwani pehni..kaam khatam!(winks)

Her : ooohhhhhhhhhhh...but my Skipper Blue you are perfectly going to be my Skipper Blue today in its literal sense too since you are dressed in this Blue Sherwaniiiiii( hearts...) please note – dear heart is all swooning and sighing dreamily imagining you in the outfit pic I sawww prior alreadyyyyy!! (winks and hearts)

I grin as I read that.

Me : on that Sparkle – how about you send me one picture of your's??? I mean you are half ready already right?? Cmon..send me a picture..please..

Her :hawwwwwwwww!!! No no no...no cheating my love.Don't ask..pleaseee na baba..see me when I am all ready na...please please...Ravage kisses*infinity..pretty please..

I chuckle.

Me : okkk alrightyy my lovee..

Her :achaa listen na...before the makeup artist asks me to sit down for my eyemake up – and I am unable to chat discreetly like I am doing right now - I do want to ask you – are you okay love? As in I am sure you are like still all emotional and everything after the Haldi bit and even though you did say on text earlier that you are okay I just wanted to check again if you are...as in I know na how much you dote on Anjali and finally it's the wedding today...so its obvious for you too feel overwhelmed...

I smile as I read that. My Adorable Precious Sparkle.

Me : yes I am okay Sparkle..a tad bit overwhelmed though for sure..

Her : which is only obvious and natural my stranger..but you don't worry much thike..she's not leaving her Home – just shifting Home's – from one to another like we always say...like I cannot even begin to tell you how excited and happy we all are at this end.We loveeeeeeeeeee Anjjjj soo muchhh.(hearts)

My Heart Glows.

Me : yes Sparkle I know that..which is why there is no worry in my overwhelmed emotions or even Dad, Mom, Dadi's or Akash's or any of our family members for we know Anj is going to be very happy in her new beginning with you all..

Her : areeeee not you all..correction to that thike...Us all...

I chuckle happily.

Me : yess Sparkle..Us all...

Her : achaaa my turn for eye make up..chalo chalo now let me get ready thike..i do have to stop by Superbro's suite too na as I am done getting ready because everyone will only get on with the SehraBandi once I am there na..seee you sooonnnn my loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...(heartsssssssssssssss) p.s – don't reply.

I grin to myself as I keep my phone aside now and there's a knock on the door and I go to open it instantly and spot Akash all ready too grinning at me as he says– "ok bhai...just as I figured...you are all ready too..can you believe this though? The time is here finally..just a little while away from Anj's wedding now.."

I nod at him as I say with a heartfelt sigh– "yes akash..just a little while away...finally..anj is getting married..i will miss her so much..even though nothings going to change equation wise but still..you know just the thought that she is now going to be married...,"and I pause as I see Akash add now with a heartfelt nod and sigh too – " yesss bhai..i know ..i know exactly what you mean..."

I say next – " okay so since we are both ready and I am sure Ravi, cap, Rohan will be ready soon too... I was thinking lets the two of us just go down and check on the last minute arrangements with the event team?? We can ask them to join us in the banquet..because some of us need to be there first right?? And I will just text Mom and Dad that we are taking care of the last minute check.."

He nods at me with a smile – "yes bhai..let's do that...,"and both of us brother's set out together to make sure everything was set in it's place like it was supposed to be – before our beloved sister's – wedding festivities began.

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35 Minutes Later – 11:15 AM

Khushi's POV

La.La.La.La.

Hmm.Hmm.Hmm.Hmmmmm

Guyssssssssss – I am obviously humming to myself all happily as I am currently sprinting my way towards SuperBro's Suite (Finally, all Ready) – where in Mom, Dad and him are waiting for Me for a little cozy couple of minutes with Superbro – with Just Us, before the rest of our family relatives come in for the Sehra Bandi.( Jess and Shivi are almost ready too and will join me here in about ten minutes or soooo.)

Oh Yes.

And Just incase you all are wondering what is the song I am currently humming too in my Head? A good old Bollywood No – Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai with a little twist off the wordings in it to be like – Aaj Mere Bhai Ki Shaadi Haiiii – Aaj Mere SuperBro ki Shaadi hai...Haha!!!

Guys – please note – well in advance today that I might be on the mode of being a little Extra and Over in my Charlie Chaplin Self and Thoughts alright...for I am so so so so so happyyy obviously.

Like You know how they say?? JUST IN THE HAPPY EUPHORIC MOODDDD ZONEE.

Dear Mind adds in on that Happily. Oh yes – K. Happy EUPHORIC Mood Zone indeed, which was why for the first time you actually grinned and shrugged out the recent stir up online which the girls filled you in about after your eyemake up was Done!For ever since the Haldi pics went online on Ravi's Insta two hours ago – where in that fresh group picture of you all again triggered the stuff about you and Hridhaan for in one of the live story feed Ravi posted online – it could easily be spotted that Hridhaan and You were engaged in a very Happy conversation in the background sharing all warm laughs.

Ohh yes Dear Mind. You know I'v made that conscious decision to not let any of the worldly noise disturb be in these days ya.And Specially not today – as in its SuperBro's wedding!! And to be Honest – at the moment I totally do feel like – I am least bothered by it all at all, because as long as I know – Arnav knows- Hridhaan knows what that happy conversation was about, I think that's what matters and is more important to me – now.And to be honest – I think now I am almost tipping towards that point where I could really just like really Give a Damm! I mean I know na – that in that moment in time – Hridhaan was actually pulling my leg in context to Mr Stranger only referring to some previous occasions(now that he knows), just like friends do and just to see him so carefree and grinning amidst it all just assured me again that he really was going to be Okay soon too.So yup it was only natural for me to just shrug this matter aside like a fly now for like I said what's more important is – as long as we know what it is!

Dear Heart chips in with a happy grin.Bravooo K.Bravoo indeed. True that.On that Note – I think its safefor me to say this – that looks like it isnt just Superbro who is going to faint at seeing Anjali all ready as his bride today! Skipper Blue is surely going to swoon imaginarily looking at you once again – just like he's be swooning all this while. On that Note K – to be honest I do have to say that it does kind of make sumersault*infinty to process this fact that Arnav is like pretty much his swooning mode all the time anyway..i mean whether you are in your sporting jersey's playing on the field , or even amidst workouts – or dressed up casually or even formally.To his Eye – its like you are Just his Sparkle in every Mode.

Oh yes Dear Heart – I know exactly what you mean. And it's the same for me too.. He is just My Stranger in every Mode too right?

Dear Heart grins and sighs. Oh yes K and Dear Eyes Chip in all happily next – I agree with you all on that..but hey just to make it clear.. I am still swooning in anticipation to see him in this Killer Blue Sherwani for real.

Dear Mind chips in happily – Copy That Dear Eyes.Copy That.

Ok then Dear Insides – we'v reached SuperBro's suite now – lets shift our one on one to later then.

I knock on the door now and Mom opens it in a giffy and the minute she sees me – she pulls me into a crushing side hug as she says – "betaaa...come on in..hurry up...your superbro is finally all ready as a Groom...,"and she kisses my head all happily as she asks with a wink – "and you look stunning my little girl, sent a picture to your Mr Stranger yet???"

Oh Mom – I am so sorry for this YA!!!!!

I chuckle at her happily ofcourse as I whisper – "not yet Mom..will send one soon...and you know na you don't look like the mother of the groom anyway..im sure dad already told you that prior...,"and she winks and nods back at me happily and the two of us walk in hand in hand and just as look at My SuperBro all dressed in the avatar of the Happiest Groom ever – chatting up with Dad and I say now grinning – "whooaaaaaaaaaa...superbro..i think its only fair I drop in a text to Anj..that she be ready to faint too...,"and Bhai chuckles at that fondly and gestures me to come in for a hug and I pace upto immediately and hug him all hard happily as I say all happily overwhelmed – "bhaiiii...I am so so so happy for you ya...I mean I know what this moment means to you obviously...please note although mom would like to take the points for being the most excited amongst us all...I'd like to petition in for that second spot.."

Bhai kisses my head all happily as he says – "thank you so muchh Junior..and you look wonderful my little sister..,"and he winks and adds playfully – " also yes know what Junior..text Anj the same..okay? why must I be the one going all bonkers in wait..now.."

Dad chuckles to that as he says grinning – "Nisha, Khushi – I was just about to file for that collective petition for the second most excited family member spot at the moment..but I think its safe to say that it isn't Nisha who is the most excited at No 1..its our Groom..whose taken that spot for sure...which means that the three of us must share that no 2 spot - collectively"

We all share a happy laugh at that and Mom finally gestures Bhai to take a seat on the sofa and he does and she sits next to him. And dad and me take our seats on the two seater sofa across and I hug Dad happily as we all hear Mom say now touching Bhai's arm gently – "okkk..so son..i was waiting for Khushi to come to talk this to you...because I do want to say this to you before everyone comes in a couple of minutes for the SehraBandi.."

Bhai nods at Mom happily – "ofcourse Mom.. tell me what it is...,"and I continue to hug Dad in my continued happy side hug all tighter as I hear Mom say all happily after kissing Bhai's forhead lovingly –" beta..to be honest..marriage, the religious rituals..etc etc are something that the society obviously came up with over time as it started to view it as that one way of worldly acknowledgement of serious commitment to one another as life partner's but both your father and me have always believed – that as significant the religious knot of matrimony is..there is still one thing that kind off tops it in terms of that sacredness – and that is the union of two hearts in the bond of sincere and deep love....which is another reason as to why both your Dad and me are so happy today beta..because it gives us immense happiness to know that you are getting tied into matrimony driven by your sincere and deep love for Anjali and that it is the same for her...you know kids..it's always been our dream as your parents – that whenever the two of you get into matrimony, it would be when you feel like you are ready to take the responsibility on for it driven by the emotion of Love as being your primary guiding force..because your father and I have been blessed to have built our marriage, our home on the pillars of our intense love for each other right? So we obviously wanted and have dreamt for the same for you both too...so today as you are about to marry the love of your life son..i'd just like you to just commit to yourself in your heart once again..that you shall stay true to your love come what may..and nurture this amazing sacred bond of love..that you and Anjali have built to this point..which surely is going to be a rock solid foundation of your married life ahead son..just love each other like you always do..and the journey ahead will be wonderful nonetheless...for bonds built on the foundation of sincere love often have that power to withstand the highs and lows of life and time....its a blessing indeed to have the one you deeply love love you back the same way and then take that step into matrmony together with that acknowledgement and I cannot even begin to tell you what this means to us my son in our emotions to finally see you marrying the one you love so deeply...,"and she pauses as she wipes a happy tear outta her eye and Bhai nods at her overwhelmed emotionally and hugs her hard.

Ok.

Guys, this Bit from Mom has not just seemed to move Bhai emotionally. It's moved me immensely too and very very emotionally too at the moment as Arnav's face flashes in front of my eyes instantly on reflex and I hug dad – all tighter on reflex in an overwhelmed silence.

Thank You God.

For Blessing me with a Love – So Sacred Too.For Mom is right – it is indeed a Deep Blessing to experience a Love so true, deep, and empowering.

I hear Dad add now as he hugs me hard to his side too kissing my head for a second as he says sincerely – " khushi..rahul..beta..both your mom and me have seen so much of the world...so many instances, examples, here and there wherein what seemed like a practical sorted match/marriage kind of ran out of that practicality or the sense of it feeling right when the tests/turmoils of time came in eventually...and meanwhile as emotional dynamics do evolve with time too ofcourse..one can only hope that it's the love in the heart that can power one to hold each other's hand when the going get's tough nonetheless..so I'd like you to know this too son..once again that we are the happiest to know in our hearts that you are entering into matrimony out of love..we wouldn't have wanted it any other way for you ever...cherish and treasure your wife son, like you'v seen me cherish your Mom...like you have seen us cherish each other..,"and Mom hugs Bhai all happily as she adds – "and I am sure that Anjali is always going to cherish and treasure you too..," and Dad adds sincerely as he hugs me tighter – "she is leaving her home to come into our's son..and it's up to us to make sure that the transition is as smooth for her so much so that she really feels like nothing has changed at all in her emotions..that's the key okay??"

Ok.

Something's Up with me You all.

I am Stumped with Emotion*Infinity at the Moment as I am still in a middle of the silent daze trying to figure out why my Insides have gone all silent on Me.You all know that they often do that to me when I am this moved.

I see Bhai nod at Dad instantly as he smiles and walks up to us and sits on the other side next to Dad and hugs him happily too and dad hugs us both to his side too and Mom joins in on the group hug instantly by sitting next to me now on the other side and she whisper's happily – "so son...like I said earlier – the two of your hearts are already tied in the sacred bond of love and in a while from now as the two of you will also be tied to each other through matrimony...do remember to celebrate the emotion within..while we all celebrate the acknowledgement of your love and commitment.."

And I hear Bhai say all happily amidst our family group hug– "yes Mom...ofcourse...its surely huge for both Anj and me emotionally,"and I hear dad add now playfully – " so son..i often joke to your mom on our wedding anniversary's by saying that the day I married you Nisha..was a day I signed upto not just a Commitment of a Forever with you...but also to the emotion of Staying Devoted to you for the rest of my life..you know because I was marrying her out of my intense love too right?and the two of you know I always have stayed devoted to your mother...come what may...high or low..,"and Mom adds playfully – "oh we both have sagar...we both have stayed devoted to one another..,"and they now ask in unison to Bhai – "so we ask you son..are you ready to sign up for Forever +Devotion too??like...all ready set go?? Pehna de sehra????"(should we put the sehra on now?)

Bhai nods happily as he beams at us all happily – "oh yes Mom, dad, Junior...I am so ready...my heart is so ready...I am all set to sign up to the emotion of devotion too.. I mean now that the two of you put it that way..i think it would be apt to say that I love Anj way too deeply anyway..sometimes I do think maybe the essence of the word love just falls short...so yeah..devotion sounds all deep and intense and suited to my emotions indeed..so yes Mom, dad, Junior..pehna do sehra..."(make me wear the Sehra)

And Just like that out of no-where in the middle of this vulnerable emotional family group hug – I finally hear my Stumped and Dazed with Emotion – Heart say all softly.hey, K. Where's do I Sign-Up??Just so you know the Status Report from my End - I am all ready to sign up to the Emotion of Forever+ Devotion too. Ready * Infinity. I most surely feel like – I WANT TO Sign Up for – FOREVER+ DEVOTION too.

Waitttttttttttt??????? Whatttttttttttttttt??????????????

Dear Heart – what did you just Say??????????? I hear My Thoughts ask – as I continue to hug on Mom, Dad, Suprbro all stunned with emotion.

Dear Heart gives me a heartfelt smile now. Okayy – so – K. Why do you think I was so stumped with emotion? I was processing the intense input in the workshop of the feels allright. Look – K – did you hear what Mom said? It's the Bond of Love that's more sacred anyway.And you know that Arnav's heart and me are intertwined with one another's way too intensely anyway. It's Only Him.It will always be Just Him. So yeahhh I have absolutely no qualms in Signing up to Devotion or in another words – as the world/society practices go – I have just discovered this intense emotion that I have no qualms in committing to Arnav formally as in like officially through Marriage.Dear Mind is still in the middle of processing the Intense Input I just sent it's way though for it was so sudden obviously...lets wait for it to get back to us on this.K? Give us a little while.

Okkkkkkkkkkkk Whattttttttttttt????

What Just Happened Guys???????

OH MY FREAKING GOD* INFINITY.

I gulp down my intense emotions as an intense emotional daze continues to engulf and consume me.

It is right then the there are several knocks on the door and Mom gets up to open the door and we see a group of our relatives come in along with Jess,Vikram, Shivi, hridhaan, and his parents – as everyone now starts to meet and greet Bhai and Mom and Dad – and everyone's getting set for the SehraBandi -I quickly cover up my personal emotions from reflecting on my face and walk up to pick up a bottle of water from the table after meeting and greeting some relatives quickly and because I do feel like I need a moment alone by myself so I just step into the washroom of Bhai's room.

Just as I close the bathroom door shut – I gulp down half the bottle of water as I go upto stand in front of the Mirror now and as I look in my very own reflection now – I can only see raw, and vulnerable and very deep emotion shining in my Dear Eyes for Arnav Too – as they are just silently mirroring back everything my Heart voiced out to me in that Intense Thought.

I close my eyes immediately as I take deep breathes clutching on my Heart all tight.Dear Heart – don't you do this to me right now please. Don't you/dear eyes go all silent on me right now – after sending these intense thoughts my way.I mean I am sure Dear Mind is still occupied in processing this sudden development through but most importantly dear Heart/Eyes – you both atleast tell me – what's your intuition on this with regards to Arnav – as in I can't help but wonder if has this thought ever occurred to him??????The thought/ or this intense emotion of wanting to marry me??????Because now that I have had you send this intense emotional thought as a Peek-a-Bo - into me – I cannot Undo it. I just cannot Undo it.And how will I keep this from him Ya??????? Like Just How???????.

I hear my Dear Heart and Eyes say in Unsion puzzled.Ok to be Honest – K. You need to give us some time to get back to you on this – let us just reassess our perceptions??????????

I sigh as I gulp down some more water.

Dear Mind finally chips in. Okayy – K – Here I am – Boy Dear Heart that was freaking intense from you. How many time's have I told you to not stun me with a tsunami of intense emotions this way.Anyway – k – I know you are dying to know my Status report. I am in consensus with Dear Heart in Here and am going to stay brutally honest to the conclusion I have drawn on the basis of a couple of points.To start with - I agree with the Mothership that it's the bond in between two hearts is more sacred...and matrimony is just one of those worldly ways of acknowledgement of serious commitment to the world – but since this is how it works – I am all kool with the aspect of stepping into serious commitment in the form off Matrimony too.

I admit a vulnerable thought out to myself by gulping on some more water. But Dear Mind – I am just 21. Like I obviously love Arnav like super duper Intense and I want a Forever with him obviously....however...getting Married at 21 or 22 was something that wasn't on My List.It wasn't On your List too – right???????

Dear Heart is about to chip in but Dear mind stops it and gestures it that it will take me on and Dear Mind adds now with a sincere smile. True – K. Its true – you are right it wasn't on my list and to be honest it was that way maybe because of this innate fear – that You – K – would be expected to divert from your gaming ambitions by your prospective future partner/family - which was why marriage was always like down on that priority list– but now after everything that has happened and this sudden gush of intense emotion – I have to be fair in reporting that my fear isn't kind off valid anymore for thankfully this isn't what it actually turned out to be in your case at all. And I am sure Dear Heart would agree on this – that Arnav and his family love you like their own and they know what cricket means to you..they are your biggest cheerers like Superbro/Mom/Dad – so you have nothing to worry about at all.They would be more than happy to have you go on just the way you are. C'mon girl – it's the 21st Century. You are an independent strong woman in the making who loves and is passionate about both her family and career and your family knows that – those who love you know that – and they respect it too.I ask you this K – why do you even think that there'd arise a need to choose – when that surely isn't case. You are Blessed to have everyone's support on this K – so out of my judgement – I'd just say that yours is a situation where in You Can Have Both.And if You Can Choose Both - Then Why Not Make that Choice and Have Both – Career+Marriage.C'Mon – K. It's the old age worldly saying that a Woman's got to probably pick One Eventually but are you going to let that define your life's decisions? No right?? You will take your Life's decisions like you always Do. You are the Opening Batsmen+ Skipper of Your Life's Innings – K.You gotta take a hold on the reins and take a Call on this for yourself. Like Mom said – Stepping into something only when you are Ready within – is all that matters – it doesn't matter if it feels right at 21/22 or even 30..what matters is that it should Just Feel Right. And you know this is starting to Feel Right to both the Heart and Me as its sinking further.Remember what Mom taught us long ago? Always let your Heart be Your Guiding Light – for sometimes the cost of not listening to your Heart is spending a long long time..Wishing you Had.soooo Cmon then..be Brave and listen to the Supreme Courts of the heart again. It truly wants this – in the near Future.Ahemmmm aheeemmm howzzat for a convincing rant Dear Heart?

Dear Heart grins and winks at My Mind. A Killer Pull Shot –tucked away straight into the Stands for a Sixer – Dear Mind.Thank you for that. There You Go – K. Dear Mind was pretty convincing with its thoughts out..i am sure you know we can rant out more and we will when needed.As of now – we give our status report in unison again with no sense of conflict present. We are Ready to get on with Matrimony with Arnav – in the Near Future.

I smile a little on relfex at that. Well yes dear mind you are right about that. I am sure Arnav or Abhi uncle/reva aunty/akash/anj/or even dadi for that matter would ever ask me to Choose. I am kind of blessed to be in a Position wherein I can have both..Perhaps??? but Now the question arises – Does Arnav want this??????As in he's never talked about this right?? like What If he doesn't want this right now??? Then What??

Dear Mind says now. Ok just like Dear heart and eyes give me a while to re-assess my perceptions – K – and I will get back to you as soon as I can. But hey – who says you can't be the one to ask him about the same topic nonetheless – K. As in – so what if he hasn't brought up the topic ever still – You do it – you bring it Up! I mean you wouldn't know his thoughts on this – until you Bring it Up – Right?And its not like me or dear heart is saying that get married tomorrow K. What we are saying is just atleast talk this out with Arnav to see what he feels about the same and maybe the two of you can plan for the same in the near Future. Look that planning bit and how's etc will come later – but atleast talk to each other about this – is what we are suggesting.And we know you would never want to come across as pushy so I am sure we can help you come with a word- strategy for the same as in you can bring this up – without seeming – Pushy for Sure.

Hmmmmmmmmm.

Fair Point. Dear Mind.

Yup.

I think I could do that.

Right then Jess's voice comes from the doorway as she says – "Khushi..come fast na...we need to get on with the Sehrabandi..,"and I say now taking deep breathes – "yes Jess..just a second..,"and I luckily take in deep breathes and gulp down the rest of the water and walk back to join in the wedding festivities for SuperBro.

Ok My Dear Insides – I think it's fair to just focus on enjoying the wedding for Now. And maybe in the process of the day you can gear up and get me set about talking about this with Arnav later tonight – in Private?

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Authors Note – Attaching the Wedding Ambience Pictures. Please imagine everyone in the group Having a Hearty Gala Time in the Venue which is the Banquet of the Hotel and even thought technically it is a Day Wedding since its happening Indoors the event team was able to Manage thr Below Lighting Affect with the Decor.

Now Lets Start.

Glimpse into the Walkway to one of the Banquet Celing

Enterance Arch into the Banquet

Stage and the Walkway too It.

Other Glimpses

And Below is the Mandap

And Now for the Looks - Bridie - Anjali

Instead of those Green Bangles - the Below Hand Accessories

GROOM - Rahul

Akash

Stranger

sparkle

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90 Minutes Later – In The Wedding Venue

ARNAV's POV

Guys.

I am delighted to report that My Sparkle – was right about this Bit that Rahul was surely swooning and I think he almost was on the verge of Fainting – once he actually laid his eyes on Anj – for real as we were walking her up to the Stage.And on that note – I don't even think I can begin to explain the emotions Me, Dad, Akash, Mom, and Dadi were going through within as we actually saw Anj finally dressed as a Bride all ready to set foot into the Banquet Hall. Mom + Dadi+ Bua+ Mami had obviously been with her in the room a little before along with Noor, Payal, Samaira, Sachi maam – so it surely was Dad, Me and Akash who were way too emotionally moved as she stepped outta the elevator Beaming like a Gorgeous + Happiest In Love - Bride Today. And I am sure I saw Dad fight back his happy tears as he pulled her into an instant warm hug first all by himself before Akash and me joint in – obviously.

Actually prior to that particular moment in time - since we had already met Rahul earlier as he was already up on the stage waiting for Anj to arrive- we were all in consensus that – both Rahul + Anj were Beaming like as if they were the Happiest Bride+ Groom Indeed.

Infact, they still are Beaming all Happily Indeed – holding onto each other's hand tight as they've been asked to head to the Mandap now after finishing with the Garland Exchange ceremony+ a couple of Family Pictures.

Also, this is exactly where in I still another glance at My Sparkle through the crowd as she's walking up a little ahead of me at the moment. I mean if only I could tell Rahul today that – Rahul I almost did faint too at the sight of your sister – HaHa. I will tell surely tell him that – tomorrow.

And its only obvious – that My Sparkle and me have been stealing glances at each other throughout. But yes in the frenzy of everything happening around us – I haven't even – able to text her yet.

I take advantage of the fact that we are all headed to the Mandap in groups and I text her now- quickly. Because even though we have been caught up within the celebrations I think I did spot her spacing out into some deep thought before the garland ceremony began right there on the Stage and before I could hold her gaze or gesture her to ask what was Up – we were both distracted by our surroundings.

Me : Hey you..Sparkle...just make sure to sit somewhere all right within in the line of my vision across at the Mandap alright? While the religious ceremony is On.Alsoo..listen..are you okay??? I think I spotted you spacing out a deep thought before the garland exchange ceremony.I hope it isn't the online stir from this morning about Hridhaan and You..coming back to haunt you Sparkle????

I tap send, and return my attention to what Akash was saying as we are walking up.

Her : no no..my love..the online stuff is like not even on my mind right now yaaaa...and yes..i was spacing out a little deep in thought obviously because in my heart I am like so happy for bhai and Anj na so iw as just overhwhelmed for them...that's what it was about...and yes My love...I will surely sit somewhere within your line of vision thike??????????on that note - You do know You took my breathe away first today – Skipper Blue. Just Look at How Hot You are Looking in this Blue Sherwani yaaaaaaaaaaaaa(Hearts)

I smile as I read that and it is right then I spot her looking back casually to steal a glance at me as she was walking upfront in a group and just as I hold her gaze for a NanoSecond – I think I spot a flicker of Intense emotion followed by a flicker of a nervous turmoil – before she finally looked ahead with a nervous smile.

Wait.

What?

What was that about?

Why did I just spot a Nervous Turmoil in her Eyes?

I text her quick.

Me : I think I just spotted some nervous turmoil in your eyes Sparkle.Why??????????

But I do not get a reply for it is right then we all have reached the Mandap and as Anjali + rahul + Dadi+ Our parents take their respective main seats – we all get busy in huddling around near/around/behind our parents. There is low seating arrangement around the Mandap with traditional low seating seats and cushions plus some low chairs.

Akash and me take our seats right behind Mom and Dad and I see Khushi taking a seat right behind and in between Nisha aunty + sagar Uncle which means that even though we will be able to steal glances at each other by default – we won't be able to text each other at all.

I steal a glance casually at her again and once again I think I'v spotted her Space Out – Deep in Thought and she probably can sense my eyes on her – for she's now she looks down and starts to fidget with her dupatta and hair around to make her body language come across as all normal to the rest.

But I know her way to Well – Right.

I can see right through her.

I know something's on Her Mind.

Dammit.

Sparkle – Look at Me.

Look at me Just once.

And thankfully as if she sensed what I wanted – She Does So Instantly and I gesture her with a silent subtle gesture to ask – Whats wrong?. She gives me a silent subtle gesture of her eye which says – Nothing My Love. I give her a silent subtle gesture of my eye saying – Really????C'mon Sparkle – I can see through you Remember?. She smiles a little with a nod and her eyes send out a – I Love You Arnav to me – and I send out a – I Love You Too Sparkle – back to her immediately.

And it is right then that the religious ceremony for our Siblings Begin and she gestures me to return my attention to the same with a look of – Don't You worry My Love.

I nod back at her with a Subtle – I Love You – Gesture again and return my attention to the ceremony up front – taking a deep breathe now as another personal intense thought returns to my head. The Thought that - I was sure that now that the religious wedding ceremony of Rahul+ Anjali was going to be going on and with My Sparkle seated right around here – I surely was going to have those imaginary flashes of US – getting Married Too.

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Thirty-Five Minutes Later

Khushi's POV

Guys.

You all know that I am like really Bad at Masking Stuff from Arnav right?? And ever since I had the Intense Emotional and Vulnerable thoughts consume my insides – all I am actually trying to do - (ever since I have stepped into the Banquet/in/around Arnav) is to get my Dear Eyes to do some sort of a temporary Cover Up from giving my Intense Emotion's away to Him and all of that is what has made me feel like as if a part of my insides are like in a Nervous Turmoil within – which he obviously caught onto on a couple of occasions already!

I mean I obviously do want to Think This through seriously Na – before bringing this up with Him tonight and now I have the rest of the day to get through with this Temporary Cover Up – my eyes – with a little fear also clutching some deep corner of my Heart which is kind of scared too in a little way – as in what if I talk this out with Arnav only to discover that he hasn't even thought about this Yet.

Oh Godaamit Me.

As I am fideting with my hands nervously now, pretending to pay full attention to what the Panditji is explaining out to us all about some rituals etc – I can actually sense Arnav's gaze on me yet again.

Don't Look at Him.

Dear Mind says nodding.Do not Lock Your Gaze with His even for a Nano-Freaking-Second- K.He will surely spot your nervous ordeal again.

Ok.Maybe it wasn't like the best idea for now to sit so up and close in his line of Vision as in we are right behind/beside our parents at the moment so no one can even wonder why we are in each others direct line of vision at the moment – for glances obviously come by default in such a circumstance right?

I hear My Heart say now deep in thought.Hey you- K. listen to me for just a second – will you please? Just look at Him – Now.This very Now. I think I sense something super intense in my intuition.

WHAT?

Are you crazy Dear Heart? He will surely spot my nervous ordeal again!

Dear Heart says in a Rush. I am the Supreme court remember? Act in accordance K – will you please?

I sigh now as I do.

I look at Arnav instantly and it is right at the second I catch his Gaze - as his intense emotional gaze is still lingering on me and we exchange this super intense silent emotional eyelock just for about two seconds before he finally blinks and looks away first – this time around leaning in sideways to Akash to say something to him.

Dear Heart+ Eyes Jumps up in Glee Now as they States – Thank You K. Thank you so very much K.

For What?

I also ask Jess to pass me the little bottle of water from her hand as she was seated right behind me now and just as she does – I use it as a momentary distraction again to sip on it casually.

Dear Mind asks puzzled too – What's the Elated Internal Yo-Yo – High Jump About?

Dear Heart and Eye send out a thought in unison. Listen K – we are pretty sure we spotted a flicker of deep intense longing + a similar nervous turmoil in Arnav's eyes before he looked away this time around.We are Freaking Sure – and dear eyes add elated – and I recognized it instantly K- because it's achingly similar to what I have been trying to cover up myself which meanss – that there is surely a huge possibility – that Arnav's probably fighting the same intense emotional turmoil as you are at the moment.Dear Heart goes on to add in an excited Rush – remember K – how he just told you just a little while ago? That he wanted to talk to you about something personal? But just needed you to give him time to prep up for the same. I have a deep intuition guiding me that this is what it is about. I bet you now – he's probably all ready to commit to Matrimony too and has been at that space for a while and was probably holding it back on the thought thinking you weren't like at that point yet because of the age difference in between you two. He surely knows getting married at 21/22 was never on your List. He's been pushing in his feelings back in - with regards to this K. I am Sure*infinity. Just Trust me on this alright?

Wait.

What?

I choke on my water obviously as I cover it with a couple of coughs which makes Jess pat my back from behind instantly asking me if I was okay and Mom turns around for a second to check on me too – and I nod at her to say that I was and as I am wiping a little droplets of water from the side of my lips again – Arnav instantly looks at me to ask subtly if I was okay too – and I nod at him immediately and it is right then I do notice his eyes get all uber intense and emotional with overwhelmed nervousness too again for about a nanosecond before he finally looks away again leaning in forward to say something to Abhi uncle and Reva aunty alongside Akash this time around.

Dear Mind finally Chips In. Holy hell- K. Dear Heart is surely right about this. As I was processing this sudden bit in – this last look of his confirmed my doubts again. And I bet you – that by preparation he probably meant that he wanted to have a Ring on him – when he actually got around to talking to you about this. I mean I think he's totally planning to put a ring as big as a size of a cricket ball on your hand – and probably as already done so too – imaginarily.What say heart?

Dear Heart says in Glee – Copy That – indeed.You know what – K? Just observe on his eyes at the moment a little when he thinks you aren't looking – you will catch onto what we are saying.

Ok.

Ok.

Lets do that.

And for the next five minutes – as I do just that amidst the religious wedding ceremony of our siblings – I feel Dear Heart+Mind+ Eyes get even more convinced in their intuition Now.And just like that all of a sudden I feel an instant sense of relief consume me immensely as all the shreds of fear + nervousness vanish away and all I can feel is Intense Love for this Man consume me completely.

Or Maybe Devotion would be the Better word.

Oh My Love – don't you know that Your Sparkle doesn't need a Ring to be a Pre-requisite for this Talk.And I'd be dammed if I didn't tell you the same tonight.

Just You Wait.

Just You Wait – Skipper Blue.

I am going to Freaking Blow Your Mind in a Surprise – later Tonight!

Right then Panditji – call me in as in the sister of the Groom to stand next to Anj for a little religious ceremony and I walk up to Anj now happily – sure that Arnav would catch onto my body language being all relaxed instantly now.

I kiss on her head happily and hug on her sideways happily before getting on with the ceremony and just as that bit of it is done – Panditji asks me to tie the knot of Bhai's and Anj's stoll & duppatta end as their Pheras would soon commence and I immedately gleefully do that in a supertight knot sure that my grin was as like Huge*Infinity. I hug Bhai too all happily and then Anj again before walking back to my spot in Glee and it is also right then I spot Arnav stealing a glance at me again and I just silently mirror a – I love You Insane – back to him with my Eyes which he acknowledges with a happy eye gesture again before the Panditji calls on the brothers for some ceremony next along with Reva aunty + Abhi uncle and he gets busy in that.

JUST YOU WAIT – MY LOVE.

JUST YOU FREAKING WAIT.

You probably wanted to wait to have this talk until you had a Ring as huge as a size of cricket ball on You to put on my Finger right??????? Let's wait and see how you react to me beating you to it by going down on my one knee – with one of my cricketing balls in Hand.

AHH THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE WILL BE EPIC !!

Beyond Just Epic – Indeed.

My Insides nod and grin in collective Unison basking in immense Happiness within as they say – Make that Beyond Just EPIC*Infinity will you please- K?

I chuckle at that inwardly.

Correction Made.

INDEED.

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TADAAAAA!!!!!

How was the Update Guysssss?? Noooo Shoes at me for stopping there!! Hahaha!! Also did any of you guess that Sparkle was going to catch onto this?? I mean about the How she got There actually?Haha! And now she is going to Pull shot our Skipper Blue upto the Skies in her Little Hit Girl – style Indeeeddd.(winks)

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